Associate Professor/Professor

Charles R. Drew University•Los Angeles, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for under-represented students. CDU offers the only historically black Doctor of Medicine program west of the Mississippi and is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Requirements

A doctorate degree in a related field is required
Meet competency requirement (experience in content area within the last five years)
A minimum of 3-5 years of related teaching experience is desired
Commitment to student learning outcomes and evidence-based teaching practices.
Knowledge of and interest in the university mission.
A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
Knowledge of computers and willingness to use multimedia instructional materials and computer-based educational platforms (Smart Board, Webct/Blackboard, Proctorio, university course management system Power Campus)
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and community service.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong computer knowledge and skills.
Ability to work with a diverse group of students
Ability to establish and maintain a collegial working relationship with faculty and students.
Ability to maintain safety in the laboratory setting.
Knowledge of teaching and clinical practice in related field.
Knowledge of current developments, trends, and complexities within related field and industry.
Knowledge of health-related education in a global economy.
Demonstrated commitment to service in underserved communities.
Demonstrate a willingness to perform and a commitment to extra-curricular responsibilities on behalf of the department, school, and University.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU COVID-19 requirements as described on the CDU COVID-19 webpage.

Nice To Haves

A record of successful teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate programs is preferred
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaching and Instruction Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and related disciplines; Microbiology and Infectious Diseases preferred.
Design, revise, and assess courses in alignment with CDU curricula, learning outcomes, and accreditation
Employ inclusive, student-centered teaching strategies that support diverse
Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement
Research and Scholarly Activity Maintain an active and productive research agenda aligned with departmental and institutional
Submit competitive external grant applications and contribute to funded research
Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences
Integrate students into research and scholarly
Student Mentoring and Advising Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students on academic progress, research, and career development
Supervise student research projects, theses, dissertations, and capstone experiences as
Service, Recruitment, and Administration Participate in departmental, college, and university service and shared
Contribute to student recruitment, outreach, and retention
Assist with accreditation, assessment, reporting, and program
Perform other related duties as assigned