Instructor - Biological Science Summer Academy (Temporary, Full-Time)

Thank you for your interest.  Please note, the purpose of this posting is to recruit for on-going and future positions. 

• For consideration, please email your resume to Sarah Bannister at sbannister@coh.org
• Pay Rate:  $21.21-$25.46 per hour
• This is a temporary, full-time position from May 12^th-Aug 15^th, 2025

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research. 

The Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy is in search of three Instructors who will work under the supervision of the department Supervisor. This position helps students in a professional environment work on related research projects. Instructor activities include but are not limited to moderating weekly group discussions; planning and supervising group activity; ensuring students complete all program requirements for example course assignment, social media participation and preparation for the student meeting (oral and poster presentations); organizing and chaperoning students for science related field trips; assisting with final reporting requirements. As time permits, assist with other assigned programs within the department.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Serve as a mentor and role model for academic and leadership behaviors within a professional environment as well as meet with students outside of class as needed.
• Work closely with the department team to plan the syllabus, course content, informational meetings, outside activities, student meeting, etc.
• Assist with planning, staffing and execution of the student meeting and preparing the final program report.
• Inspire the students to approach their research activities in a creative and rigorous fashion.
• Be reasonably accessible to students and their mentors/supervisors; provide assistance, encouragement and suggestions for any conflict resolution in cooperation with the PI.
• Perform laboratory checks to ensure safety protocols are correctly followed and that the students are mentored appropriately.
• Organize and chaperone off campus activities that are part of the program.
• Assist with recording and tracking participants of the program.

Your qualifications should include:

• High School Diploma.
• Three to five years related experience or equivalent trainer certification.

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