Instructor - Roberts Summer Academy (Temporary, Full Time)

This is a temporary, full-time position fromMay-Aug 2026

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.

TheEugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academyis in search of several 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 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 meetings, 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.

• One to two 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.

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