Adjunct Faculty - Radiation Therapy Lab at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job Description

The School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics seeks an laboratory adjunct faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the Radiation Therapy Program. The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching radiation therapy procedures to undergraduate students in a laboratory setting.

• Deliver didactic and/or experiential instruction in the radiation therapy program, at a partner facility, as designated by the program director


• Demonstrate radiation therapy procedures, engage students in learning to complete the procedures, and acclimate students to the clinical setting


• Demonstrate a professional example to students


• Provide meaningful feedback to students regarding their attainment of knowledge and demonstration of procedures learned


• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria


• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered


• Support incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum, as well as co-curricular experiences, to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge of health disparities


• Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students


• Advice and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms


• Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment


• Arrange and facilitate student observation/participation of brachytherapy procedure


• Evaluate students for competency as defined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.


• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

Required:

• Bachelor degree in radiation therapy


• Certification in radiation therapy through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)


• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a radiation therapist


• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience at the clinical setting


• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success


• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment


• Excellent organizational and communication skills


• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)


• Experience with Blackboard Learning Management System

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Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.

MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.