Adjunct Teaching - Cell Biology & Physiology - CELL 444/445

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as an adjunct instructor and mentor within the Bio-Innovations curriculum. Coach student teams on early-stage life science ventures, including: research and product development, regulatory and commercialization pathways, funding strategies and investor readiness, governance, operations, and company formation. Provide feedback on weekly student progress reports and pitch materials. Support students in developing professional presentations and venture pitches. Leverage industry experience and networks to enhance student learning and opportunity. Collaborate with departmental faculty to strengthen the innovation ecosystem within the life sciences at BYU.

Requirements

• PhD. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Advanced degree or significant professional experience in the life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience founding, operating, or leading early-stage life science startups
• Strong understanding of the life science innovation pipeline, from discovery through commercialization
• Established professional connections within the Utah life sciences ecosystem and/or national or international networks
• A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student mentorship and success
• Ability to communicate complex scientific and business concepts clearly to students
• Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience raising capital (venture, angel, grants, or non-dilutive funding)
• Experience working with university technology transfer or IP commercialization
• Prior teaching, guest lecturing, or mentorship experience in academic or accelerator settings
• Familiarity with regulatory, clinical, or translational pathways in the life sciences

Responsibilities

• Serve as an adjunct instructor and mentor within the Bio-Innovations curriculum
• Coach student teams on early-stage life science ventures, including: research and product development, regulatory and commercialization pathways, funding strategies and investor readiness, governance, operations, and company formation
• Provide feedback on weekly student progress reports and pitch materials
• Support students in developing professional presentations and venture pitches
• Leverage industry experience and networks to enhance student learning and opportunity
• Collaborate with departmental faculty to strengthen the innovation ecosystem within the life sciences at BYU

Benefits

• BYU values equal opportunity.
• BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.
• Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
• Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree