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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Cell and Gene Therapy, Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences

Keck Graduate Institute · Claremont, CA · 3 mo ago
On-siteEducation$120k–$160k/yrFull-time

About the role

KGI is seeking applications for a faculty position specializing in cell and gene therapy. The successful candidate will join the Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences at KGI (Riggs) and will collaborate with other Riggs faculty on teaching, research, and curriculum development within current programs as well as new program development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, teach, and maintain courses relevant to the institution’s curricular needs across multiple academic programs.
  • Provide advising support for student research and industry-sponsored projects.
  • Participate in annual summer academic programs.
  • Develop and maintain an active research program in a relevant field.
  • Be an in-house expert to assist in collaborative research with other faculty.
  • Contribute regularly to service activities at KGI.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Cell and/or Molecular Biology, Immunology, Bioengineering, or a related discipline.
  • Potential for excellence in research and teaching commensurate with the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor, substantiated by a publication record in high-impact journals relevant to cell and/or gene therapy and experience in obtaining extramural funding.
  • Exposure to or working with the life science industry is desired.
  • Welcome candidates with an interdisciplinary background.

Qualifications

  • Expertise in molecular and cellular engineering with a focus on therapeutic applications.
  • Research focus areas include but are not limited to gene editing technologies (e.g., CRISPR/Cas platforms), viral and non-viral gene delivery systems, cell therapies such as CAR-T cells and iPSCs, ex vivo engineering, synthetic biology for therapeutic development, and disease modeling.
  • Ability to collaborate with other faculty in both teaching and research.
  • Ability to teach in person and online using active learning pedagogies and advise team-based projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and present complex issues to diverse individuals and groups.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient computer, online system, and web skills.
  • Strong work ethic and team-based approach to working in a high-volume environment.
  • Positive, welcoming personality with demonstrated customer service experience.
  • Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Able to work comfortably, respectfully, and competently with people of diverse backgrounds.
  • Able to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Able to work occasionally on evenings and weekends, as event schedules may require.

Skills

  • Ability to maintain a good concentration level while dealing with interruptions;
  • Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy;
  • Capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.

Benefits

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. KGI offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package.

Pay

$120,000 - $160,000 annualized.

Schedule

Typical working hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; however, teaching schedules will vary based on course assignments and the operational needs of the department or Institute.

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