The School of Professional Studies is seeking an adjunct instructor to develop and teach a short-format course titled Understanding Drug Safety: Foundations of Pharmacovigilance. This offering is designed for pharmacists, clinical research professionals, and individuals working in or transitioning into regulatory or drug safety roles. The course provides a focused, practice-oriented introduction to how drug safety is monitored across the product lifecycle. Key topics include pharmacovigilance systems and global regulatory frameworks, adverse event identification and reporting, case processing and submission, and benefit–risk evaluation. Learners will also explore the public health impact of pharmacovigilance and its role in protecting patient safety. Instruction will emphasize real-world application through case-based learning, including following a safety report from intake through regulatory submission and interpreting safety data within compliance frameworks. The course will be delivered over two weeks in a fully online format, combining asynchronous content with two live, instructor-led sessions. The course is expected to launch in November 2026. Candidates should be comfortable teaching in a virtual environment and facilitating applied, discussion-based learning for a diverse professional audience.

• Teach approximately 10 hours total, aligned with a two-week course format that includes asynchronous content and two live virtual sessions.

• Develop course content (approximately 24 hours), including micro-lectures, case studies, discussion prompts, and short knowledge checks.

• Design and administer applied assessments aligned with course outcomes.

• Deliver engaging, applied instruction covering topics such as pharmacovigilance systems, global regulatory frameworks, adverse event reporting, case processing, and benefit–risk evaluation.

• Facilitate real-world application through case-based discussions, including walkthroughs of safety reports from intake through regulatory submission.

• Guide learners in interpreting key pharmacovigilance concepts such as valid case criteria, seriousness, expectedness, and reporting timelines.

• Create an inclusive and engaging virtual learning environment for professionals with varied backgrounds in healthcare and life sciences.

• Ensure the course meets the high-quality standards of MCPHS professional and online education.

• Review learner feedback and engagement data to support continuous course improvement.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., pharmacy, public health, life sciences, or related discipline) preferred.

• Experience working in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or a closely related function (e.g., clinical research, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, or quality).

• Previous experience teaching and/or developing in-person training.

• Familiarity with global pharmacovigilance regulations and frameworks (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH).

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.

• A commitment to learner success and to engaging learners in an online format.
• Comfort with ambiguity and effective problem-solving in the context of launching and refining a new course offering.

Desired:

• Experience teaching or developing professional education programs (in-person, virtual, or hybrid).

• Experience with a learning management system, such as Blackboard.