Human Genetic Variation and Disease, (Adjunct Pool), Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences

The Claremont Colleges Services; United States; On-site; USD 27,900 - 167,400; Part time

Job summary

The Claremont Colleges Services is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Human Genetic Variation and Disease course at the Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences. This role involves teaching graduate students and evaluating their performance. Candidates should hold a master's degree, ideally a Ph.D., and have experience in medical genetics and online instruction.

A part-time, exempt position with a flexible schedule, the salary ranges from $2,500 to $15,000 per semester based on the course credits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master's degree; Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience in online teaching and clinical genomics.
• Prior experience in teaching for active learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality student instruction.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments and exams.
• Offer remedial instruction as needed.

Skills

Experience with medical genetics and variant curation

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in online teaching

Familiarity with Canvas learning management system

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Job Title

Human Genetic Variation and Disease, (Adjunct Pool), Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences

Location: Claremont, California.

Overview

The primary responsibility of the Adjunct Faculty member is teaching. We are seeking adjunct instructors for the following course in the Certificate in Applied Genomics program at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI): CAG 9010 Human Variation and Disease (Fall, 3 credit hours).

Course Description

In this course, executive education students will explore types of DNA variation found in the human genome, including single nucleotide (SNVs), copy number (CNVs), and structural variants (SVs), at both the individual and population scale. This course will discuss the impact of highly penetrant variants on human health, especially as it relates to rare diseases, and the impact of common variation on complex traits and diseases. Topics in this course will include the technologies used to detect DNA variants and to diagnose genetic disease in all types of clinical settings, from prenatal to adult, and the ethical considerations of genetic and genomic testing.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s degree, Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience with medical genetics and variant curation.
• Experience in online teaching.
• Experience in industry or academic research in clinical genomics.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Prior experience in teaching for active learning preferred.
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system is a plus.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 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

• 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; 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.

Hours, Classification, and Status

This is a part-time, exempt, adjunct faculty position and is not eligible for benefits. Schedules will vary depending on course assignments and the needs of the department or the Institute. The base salary range for this position is $2,500 - $15,000 per semester, depending on credits per course.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Keck Graduate Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all terms and conditions of employment.

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