Adjunct Faculty - Genetic Counseling

About

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in response to the Watts uprising. The university was established 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 deeply invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in various south Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Job Summary

The adjunct faculty member will participate in the assigned instructional and administrative operations of the College and assume other duties as required to contribute to the overall success of the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain teaching load as assigned.
• Develop and distribute course syllabus in area of specialty.
• Participate in the development of required documents such as self-studies and reports.
• Teach genetic counseling course(s) in the fall, spring, and summer semesters as needed.
• Complete online submission of attendance and grading in CDU portal.
• Use of course management system (Blackboard/Web CT) as a repository for course documents.
• Assessment of student learning outcomes for course taught.
• Involvement in course curriculum design or modifications, as needed.
• Attend Department meetings, as needed.
• Attend faculty development seminars/events/courses.
• Attend the in-person didactic event for all students and faculty which corresponds with course and semester.
• Participate in department activities associated with the instructional program.
• Promote positive relationships with personnel and departments on campus.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution required; demonstrated coursework in genetic counseling and subject-specific work-experience and/or expertise required.
• Experience meeting competency requirement (experience in content area within the last five years) and a minimum of 1-5 years of related teaching experience is desired. A record of successful teaching experience in a postsecondary program is preferred.
• Commitment to student learning outcomes and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using a variety of mediums (in-person, hybrid, etc.). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer knowledge and skills.
• Able to work with a diverse group of students.
• Able to establish and maintain a collegial working relationship with faculty and students.