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

City of Hope

Duarte, CA

Job posting number: #7298667 (Ref:10028908)

Posted: January 17, 2025

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

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 12th-Aug 15th, 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 Summer Academy Instructor 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.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, pleaseclick here.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.

The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.



City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.


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Job posting number:#7298667 (Ref:10028908)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:City of Hope
Duarte,California
United States
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