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

Keck Graduate Institute

124d • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

KGI is seeking applications for a faculty position 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. Faculty have access to a strong network of contacts within the industry and have teaching loads that are conducive to success in research. Candidates will be expected to have a strong commitment to innovative teaching, research, and service. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) was founded in 1997 as the first higher education institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to education and research related to the applied life sciences. KGI offers innovative postgraduate degrees and certificates that integrate life and health sciences, business, pharmacy, engineering, and genetics, focusing on industry projects, hands-on industry experiences, and team collaborations. KGI employs an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections that allow students to become leaders in healthcare and the applied life sciences. Located in beautiful Claremont, California, KGI is a member of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and The Claremont Colleges Services, which provides shared institutional support services. Each nationally recognized college has its own campus, students and faculty, and distinctive mission, and each offers top-notch curricula, small classes, distinguished professors, and personalized instruction. The Claremont Colleges consistently place at the top of national college rankings, including Forbes, Money and U.S. News and World Report, and the Princeton Review.

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.
• Publication record in high-impact journals relevant to cell and/or gene therapy.
• Experience in obtaining extramural funding.
• Exposure to or working with the life science industry is desired.
• Interdisciplinary background is welcomed.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in molecular and cellular engineering with a focus on therapeutic applications.
• Research focus areas include 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.
• Research that integrates artificial intelligence or machine learning to advance discovery and therapeutic innovation is highly valued.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time, benefits-eligible position.
• Salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 annualized.
• Regular hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

What This Job Offers

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