Job Posting Title:

Team Masters Project Advisor -Bioprocessing, (Adjunct Pool), 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 to serve as KGI faculty advisor for teams of students completing their industry sponsored capstone project at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI):

PDEV 6000 Team Masters Project (Fall and Spring semester, 3 credits)

We are seeking candidates with expertise in bioprocessing, in particular production scale up and plant capacity planning, quality / CMC, and regulatory considerations.

Course Description

The Team Master’s Project (TMP) is the capstone activity for Master of Business and Science (MBS) students, Master of Science in Medical Device Engineering (MSMDE) students, and Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences (MS) students who have selected the TMP concentration. Additionally, participation in TMP is a degree requirement for Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing (MEng) students.

During the academic year, interdisciplinary teams, typically consisting of four to six students, work on real-world projects that address important objectives for sponsoring companies in the life science industries. These projects may involve business, regulatory, technical, clinical areas, or a combination of these components. The TMP final project report replaces the thesis required in traditional programs.

In accordance with KGI’s mission to translate the potential of the life sciences into practice, the TMP offers a rigorous and experiential learning opportunity which immerses students in the type of work many will pursue after graduation. Each TMP team receives guidance and direction from both a KGI faculty advisor and a liaison from the sponsoring company, ensuring that academic rigor is paired with a pragmatic focus. TMP activities emphasize problem-solving, project management, teamwork, and effective communication—skills that are essential for KGI graduates as they embark on careers in the life science industries. Representing a substantial portion of a student’s academic workload, these projects are designed to deliver specific sets of implementable solutions to challenges presented by the sponsoring companies.

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 of the Riggs School 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 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 analyze and present complex issues to varied individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability