Assistant Professor of Medical Devices and Diagnostics

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor of Medical Devices and Diagnostics, Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences

Job Description:

Faculty, Full-Time, Exempt

Overview:

KGI is seeking applications for a faculty position in Medical Devices and Diagnostics. 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.

Education and Experience:

The position requires a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, or equivalent. The candidate must have experience in teaching and scholarship, with the initial appointment as an Assistant Professor. Experience in or working with the medical device diagnostics and life science industry is desired. We welcome candidates with an interdisciplinary background and with experience integrating AI / Machine Learning in their research and teaching.

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.

• Develop, teach, and maintain courses relevant to the institution’s curricular needs across multiple academic programs in the field of medical devices and diagnostics.

• Provide advising and 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

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.

• Expert knowledge in bioengineering with emphasis on medical devices and/or in vitro diagnostics.

• Ability to collaborate with other faculty in both teaching and research.

• Ability to teach in person and online using active learning pedagogies and advise team-based projects.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and present complex issues to individuals and groups.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Proficient computer, online system, and web skills.

• Strong work ethic and team-based approach to working in a high-volume environment.

• Superior writing skills.

• Positive, welcoming personality with demonstrated customer service experience.

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

• Available for occasional work on evenings and weekends, as event schedules may require.

• Ability to lift 20 pounds/participate in light set-up for recruitment and on-campus events.

Hours, Classification, and Status: 

This is a Faculty, full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position.

Typical working hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; however, teaching schedules will vary based on course assignments and the operational needs of the department or Institute.

Salary range: $110,000 - $125,000 annualized. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

KGI offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. To learn more, visit https://services.claremont.edu/benefits-administration/

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. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.  Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.  Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters.  Ability to hear within normal parameters.  Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file.  Ability to move about.  Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages. 

Ability to travel locally, depending on business needs. Occasionally, will be required to stand for prolonged periods of time at activities/events on and off-campus. 

To Apply:

A confidential review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit the following:

• A cover letter detailing your professional experience and qualifications
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae outlining academic and professional achievements
• Contact information for three professional references, including name, title, relationship to the applicant, email address, and direct phone number
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A statement of research philosophy
• Preliminary budgetary requirements for research start-up, if applicable

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.

Employment Eligibility:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship. No visa sponsorship is available from Keck Graduate Institute.

KGI is a participating employer in E-Verify and uses the system to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required by federal law. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.