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Assistant Teaching Professor, Cell and Gene Therapies

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity:
We invite applications from qualified candidates for a full-time,
on-site, non-tenure-track (NTT) Assistant Teaching Professor
position in the Department of Biology's Cell and Gene Therapy
Program, part of the College of Science at Northeastern
University's Boston campus. This position offers opportunities for
career advancement and involves full-time teaching in the Cell and
Gene Therapy Master's Program.

The successful candidate will have the expertise to develop new
courses and teach graduate-level courses in Cell and Gene Therapy,
including cell and gene therapy lab, gene editing, gene
augmentation, CRISPR technologies, immunotherapy, and CAR-T cell
therapy, designed to provide advanced scientific training while
preparing students for highly valued professional careers.

Responsibilities:
The Assistant Teaching Professor is expected to teach five units
and provide one unit of service per academic year in the Cell and
Gene Therapy Program. The role will contribute to growing
enrollment in the Master's program, develop new courses, mentorship
of students, and collaborate with the Program Director and the
Dean's Office to expand the range of concentrations and modalities
offered. Teaching responsibilities may be adjusted based on program
needs and, at the discretion of the Director of the Cell and Gene
Therapy Programs, in consideration of service commitments.

This position emphasizes the integration of professional practice
into the classroom, with a particular focus on the Cell and Gene
Therapy landscape in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries,
including hands-on exposure to experimental skills in gene editing,
gene augmentation, CRISPR technologies, immunotherapy, and CAR-T
cell therapy.

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and learning key teaching points within existing
  instructor guides and preparing lectures based on provided course
  materials.
• Effectively facilitating rich, respectful discussions and
  debates in in-person or online classes.
• Timely review and grading of assignments, with appropriate
  coaching and feedback to students.
• Maintaining consistent engagement with students and monitoring
  their performance.
• Adhering to Northeastern University policies and maintaining
  high-quality teaching standards.

Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in the biological sciences, or a
closely related discipline prior to the start of the appointment,
and demonstrate excellence in teaching, communication,
collaboration, course development, and leadership. The position
requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work
productively with students, faculty, staff, and industry
partners.

Industrial experience in the cell and gene therapy sectors is
desirable, but not required. Preference will be given to candidates
with experience working in Cell and Gene therapy sector, teaching
Cell and Gene Therapy courses, particularly those emphasizing
practical research skills and laboratory exercises that integrate
gene editing, gene augmentation, CRISPR technologies,
immunotherapy, CAR-T cell therapy, and other advanced experimental
research techniques.

Documents to Submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Leadership statement
• List of three references

Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have
prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements
addressing the following prompts:

Teaching statement:

Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship
experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for
teaching in the College of Science (including existing and proposed
courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global
student populations.

Leadership Statement:

Please describe your past experiences and activities and/or your
future plans detailing your leadership style, how you intend to
cultivate a culture that promotes a sense of belonging, including
fostering a free and open exchange of ideas and managing different
perspectives to help others strengthen their practice.

Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2026, and will
continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to
the chair of the search committee, Associate Teaching Professor
& Program Director Sahar Tavakoli, sa.tavakoli@northeastern.edu.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.

Pay Range:
Assistant Teaching Professor: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.