Adjunct Faculty, Healthcare EMBA

The Barowsky School of Business is seeking a part-time instructor to teach a course in the Healthcare Executive MBA program during the fall of 2026. The class meets online and in person on four Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Teach a three-unit course at the graduate level
• Evaluate and grade student work and provide feedback to students
• Mentor and advise students on the progress of their projects and coursework
• Uphold academic performance standards and integrity
• Instructors are required to work with the School to complete assessments of their course for AACSB Assurance of Learning purposes

Course Descriptions

MBAH 5410 Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry (3 credits units; 08/24/2026-10/06/2026; Thursdays 7:00-9:00 PM remote and Saturdays 1:00 -5:00 PM in-person) -- Pharmaceuticals and biotech are an important source of health improvements. Accordingly understanding the forces shaping new drug development and access to medicines is an important concern of public health. This course provides an introduction to the pharmaceutical industry. It begins with an overview of the history of the industry its evolution and its unique economics then students critically examine a range of policy issues related to pharmaceuticals biotech and public health.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Business or Management with an emphasis on Pharma/Biotech or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching Pharma/Biotech industry courses at the MBA or graduate level.
• Working proficiency in Google Suite (Docs Gmail Calendar Drive Sheets and Slides) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word and PowerPoint).
• Proficiency working with Zoom and digital cameras.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Business or Management with emphasis on Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Healthcare-related fields or PhD in Pharma/Biotech-related fields or Terminal degree in Pharma-related fields (e.g. PharmD etc.).
• Experience teaching Pharma/Biotech industry at the MBA level.
• Work experience in the Pharma/Biotech industry where managerial decision making is involved.

Additional Position Information:

• Open until filled
• Must be willing to consent to a background check

About the University

Dominican University of California is committed to academic excellence social justice and community engagement. The University values diversity equity and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates who share these commitments.

Dominican University of California is an independent international learner-centered university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dominican has a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio an average class size of 16 with a small-town feeling in a park- like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses real-world studies and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.

Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity and takes pride in its multicultural are committed in thought word and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under-represented groups in higher education.

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