RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interprets and converts complex cancer genomic, genetic and computational content into innovative educational modules including learning goals, activities and assessments. Creates modules at an appropriate level for the target learner group. 
• Collaboratively designs curricula they will teach and that will be taught by others, including design work leading to the creation of online and digital education modules.
• Collaborates with JAX Genomic Education staff to conduct education research with external faculty to determine unmet needs in undergraduate cancer genetics and genomics education. 
• Provides curricular support for external teachers and professors to implement JAX-designed cancer genetics and genomics modules in their classrooms. 
• Contribute to the JAX Genomic Education community by attending and presenting in pedagogy focused workshops and interest groups. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in an area of biomedical research, with subject matter expertise in cancer genetics, genomics, computational biology, and big data analysis; including a record of peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Teaching and/or educational outreach experience normally acquired with at least 2 years’ experience as a teaching assistant, instructor or teacher. Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering effective science courses and using classroom assessments and evaluation to improve their instructional strategies is a benefit.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills to permit clear and engaging exchange of complex scientific information to broad audiences. 
• Knowledge and experience with numerous software systems/bioinformatics platforms as well as computer languages and cloud or high-performance computing platforms normally encountered during analysis of genomic data.
• Provides evidence of a personal growth mindset to enhance their professional development, content knowledge, and instructional impact.
• Demonstrated ability to be a positive team player across diverse internal and external organizations.
• Demonstrated capacity for independence, perseverance, and innovation in order to advance team projects.
• Ability to travel to other locations including undergraduate institutions and other JAX campuses to direct or support educational programs.