Associate Professor/Professor

Mission Driven, Community Focused About | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (cdrewu.edu)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.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Teaching and InstructionTeach 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 accreditationEmploy inclusive, student-centered teaching strategies that support diverseParticipate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvementResearch and Scholarly ActivityMaintain an active and productive research agenda aligned with departmental and institutionalSubmit competitive external grant applications and contribute to funded researchPublish in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferencesIntegrate students into research and scholarlyStudent Mentoring and AdvisingMentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students on academic progress, research, and career developmentSupervise student research projects, theses, dissertations, and capstone experiences asService, Recruitment, and AdministrationParticipate in departmental, college, and university service and sharedContribute to student recruitment, outreach, and retentionAssist with accreditation, assessment, reporting, and programOther Duties and Responsibilities:Perform other related duties as assignedQualifications/Requirements:EDUCATION:A doctorate degree in a related field is requiredEXPERIENCE:Meet competency requirement (experience in content area within the last five years)A minimum of 3-5 years of related teaching experience is desiredA record of successful teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate programs is preferredKNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: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 studentsAbility 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.Compensation:$120,000 - $140,000 annualPosition Status:Full-Time, ExemptCOMPLEXITY:The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Position is on-site unless specific authorization from the manager.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Occasionally required to work in confined space.May require occasional evening and weekend work for programming activities.May require occasional local travel.MENTAL DEMANDS:The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Frequent variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating, interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.Special Requirements:Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University 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. Please visit the CDU Return to Campus website https://www.cdrewu.edu/covid-policy/ or email the Campus Nursing Office at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu.EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.