Position Overview
The primary responsibilities of the Adjunct Faculty member are the instruction and coordination of the Biocon - Fermentation Principles course for the Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences. The Biocon-KGI program is a program in partnership with an Indian Biopharmaceutical company which has global presence in the areas of diabetes, cancer and autoimmune diseases. This program helps train recent college graduates in various areas of Drug Development, thereby making them ready to step…
into industry jobs. Candidates will be expected to have a strong commitment to innovative teaching and active learning. The adjunct faculty appointment is on a term-by-term basis and the course is taught via online synchronous live sessions, which take place on weekday evenings (Pacific Standard Time).
Course Description
Students taking this course will study industrial fermentation and how it makes use of the microbial cells and components of cells such as enzymes to manufacture enormous range of commercial products from relatively cheaper materials such as industrial alcohol and organic solvents to expensive specialty chemicals such as antibiotics, therapeutic proteins and vaccines. They will learn how the development and advancement of the fermentation process has led to the manufacture of recombinant DNA derived products such as insulin, human growth hormone and interferon.
Students will gain the knowledge and skills required to turn these products into commercial reality, working with various interdisciplinary scientists and engineers to develop the necessary platforms from genetic manipulation and cell line development to scaling up the process to a pilot scale bioreactor and eventually industrial scale operations. This course will focus on both the fermentation processes and the principles of bioprocessing engineering through a series of lectures, presentations and case studies.
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
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of a Master's degree in biochemical engineering, bioengineering, or a related field, and relevant Biopharma/Biotech industry experience (5-7 years), is required.
- A doctoral degree is strongly preferred.
- Experience with downstream bioprocess technology is required.
- Prior teaching experience and a commitment to active learning is preferred. Experience with the Canvas learning management system and online teaching is a plus (training is available).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions 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
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions 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.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to maintain good concentration 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 action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop (e.g., to file). Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs. (e.g., to lift or move office supplies, files, books, and packages). Ability to travel locally, depending on business needs.
To Apply:
A confidential review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. To be ensured full consideration, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references (a manager, a direct report, if applicable, and a coworker).
