Non Compensated Faculty Open Rank, College of Science and Health

The University is undergoing rapid growth toward its strategic goal of becoming a comprehensive, midsize, residential, undergraduate-graduate, research-intensive, health professions and science University of excellence. We are experiencing unprecedented support and investment, including a recent $50 million allocation from the state of California and a $ 7.7 million award from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Our ongoing expansion includes a new 100,000 sq. ft. building in the works for our 4-year medical degree program and the development of a new adjoining 13-acre campus expansion for residence halls and other facilities. CDU’s Los Angeles location offers access to big-city amenities, entertainment, and cultural events. CDU is also closely connected to our community through partnerships with local and regional entities such as government organizations, non-profits, healthcare companies, and area hospitals, including the state-of-art medical campus across the street.

About the role

CDU’s College of Science and Health is accepting applications for non-compensated faculty positions in a new PhD Program in Translational Biomedical Sciences. Applications are now being accepted for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and full Professor positions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Advance the education, research, and clinical missions of the university, the college and the program in collaboration with the Department Chair/Program Director, staff, and administrative leadership.
• Facilitate and support the training of students.
• Champion improvements in education of students or fellows.
• Contribute to curriculum development, teaching and research activities in various and specific disciplines within the PhD Program.
• Contribute defined hours for teaching load and student engagement within the program.
• Communicate effectively with Department Chair/Program Director, faculty, and staff.
• Cultivate didactic, laboratory or clinical instruction in assigned courses.
• Advise students and evaluate student progress.
• Create a dynamic, learner-centered environment that supports the diverse learning needs of the student population based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Absorb other duties that contribute to the program’s success.
• Maintain office hours for students.
• Demonstrate and promote interest in continuous professional development as demonstrated in research publications and/or attending and providing training sessions.

Education

• Doctoral Degree preferred; Master’s Degree with applicable experience may be considered depending on specific area of expertise.

Experience

• Academic credentials and expertise appropriate for appointment to the College of Science and Health faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of related experience required or a combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in the academic area, including current research and trends.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively and respectfully with diverse populations.
• Communicates effectively with Program Director, Department Chair, faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Applies knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills applicable to the discipline.
• Must be available to teach the workload as assigned.
• PC literate with the ability to utilize the MS Office platform, including Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn new software as required.
• Commitment to social justice and values-driven curricula.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the unique mission of CDU.

Compensation

Non-Compensated Position Status: Full Time or Part Time

Complexity

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

• 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.

Special Requirements

• Covered by the University's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.

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.