Assistant Teaching Professor, Cell and Gene Therapies
About The Position
About the Opportunity: We invite applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, on-site, non-tenure-track (NTT) Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Biology’s Cell and Gene Therapy Program, part of the College of Science at Northeastern University’s Boston campus. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and involves full-time teaching in the Cell and Gene Therapy Master’s Program. The successful candidate will have the expertise to develop new courses and teach graduate-level courses in Cell and Gene Therapy, including cell and gene therapy lab, gene editing, gene augmentation, CRISPR technologies, immunotherapy, and CAR-T cell therapy, designed to provide advanced scientific training while preparing students for highly valued professional careers. Responsibilities: The Assistant Teaching Professor is expected to teach five units and provide one unit of service per academic year in the Cell and Gene Therapy Program. The role will contribute to growing enrollment in the Master’s program, develop new courses, mentorship of students, and collaborate with the Program Director and the Dean’s Office to expand the range of concentrations and modalities offered. Teaching responsibilities may be adjusted based on program needs and, at the discretion of the Director of the Cell and Gene Therapy Programs, in consideration of service commitments. This position emphasizes the integration of professional practice into the classroom, with a particular focus on the Cell and Gene Therapy landscape in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, including hands-on exposure to experimental skills in gene editing, gene augmentation, CRISPR technologies, immunotherapy, and CAR-T cell therapy. Teaching responsibilities include: Reviewing and learning key teaching points within existing instructor guides and preparing lectures based on provided course materials. Effectively facilitating rich, respectful discussions and debates in in-person or online classes. Timely review and grading of assignments, with appropriate coaching and feedback to students. Maintaining consistent engagement with students and monitoring their performance. Adhering to Northeastern University policies and maintaining high-quality teaching standards.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in the biological sciences, or a closely related discipline prior to the start of the appointment, and demonstrate excellence in teaching, communication, collaboration, course development, and leadership.
- The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively with students, faculty, staff, and industry partners.
Nice To Haves
- Industrial experience in the cell and gene therapy sectors is desirable, but not required.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in Cell and Gene therapy sector, teaching Cell and Gene Therapy courses, particularly those emphasizing practical research skills and laboratory exercises that integrate gene editing, gene augmentation, CRISPR technologies, immunotherapy, CAR-T cell therapy, and other advanced experimental research techniques.
Responsibilities
- Teach five units and provide one unit of service per academic year in the Cell and Gene Therapy Program.
- Contribute to growing enrollment in the Master’s program.
- Develop new courses.
- Mentorship of students.
- Collaborate with the Program Director and the Dean’s Office to expand the range of concentrations and modalities offered.
- Reviewing and learning key teaching points within existing instructor guides and preparing lectures based on provided course materials.
- Effectively facilitating rich, respectful discussions and debates in in-person or online classes.
- Timely review and grading of assignments, with appropriate coaching and feedback to students.
- Maintaining consistent engagement with students and monitoring their performance.
- Adhering to Northeastern University policies and maintaining high-quality teaching standards.
Benefits
- Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
