Adjunct Faculty, Advanced Regulatory Topics Biologics, Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Lif

Position: Adjunct Faculty, Advanced Regulatory Topics for Biologics, Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Lif[...]
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Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Advanced Regulatory Topics for Biologics, Henry

E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences

Job Description:

Overview The primary responsibility of the Adjunct Faculty member is teaching. We are seeking adjunct instructors for the following course at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI):

REG 6320 Advanced Regulatory Topics for Biologics (Spring, 1.5 credits)
Course Description The primary goal of this course is to provide students with an advanced background in the regulatory and quality considerations of novel therapies in the fields of Immuno-oncology, Gene Therapy, and Rare Disease Therapies. The innovation in the Biotechnological and Biologics fields is advancing at a rapid pace. It is expected that many emerging therapies in these fields will be approved for the treatment of various diseases.

Also, it is expected that many new Biosimilar products will be introduced to the marketplace. The Regulatory authorities are challenged to keep pace with the innovations and providence guidance documents to the industry. Persons knowledgeable in the emerging therapies are in high demand and hold positions of significant responsibility within the private and public sectors of the healthcare industry. Through a series of lectures this course will teach the critical thinking and judgement skills that are needed for developing regulatory strategies for emerging therapies.

The successful candidate must share in the mission of KGI and the Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences Programs. The Adjunct Faculty member reports directly to the Dean and works collaboratively with the Program Directors and other faculty.

Located in beautiful Claremont, California, Keck Graduate Institute is a member of the prestigious Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and The Claremont Colleges Services, which provide shared institutional support services.

Education and Experience:

A qualified candidate must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field. A doctoral degree is strongly preferred. A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. Prior experience in teaching for active learning preferred.

Experience with the Canvas learning management system is a plus.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Provides high-quality student instruction

Evaluates student performance (e.g., written assignments, examinations, in-class activities);

Provides remedial instruction as needed

Other duties as assigned.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and collaboratively with other departments.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; possess the ability to listen to all points of view, build consensus, and inform others of policies and decisions.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Hours, Classification, and Status:

This is a part-time, exempt, adjunct faculty position and is not eligible for benefits.

Schedules will vary depending on course assignments and the needs of the department or the Institute.

The base salary range for this position is $2,500 - $15,000 per semester, depending on credits per course.

Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and…