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.

Our ongoing expansion includes development of a new PhD Program in Translational Biomedical Sciences, and the College of Science and Health is accepting applications for non-compensated faculty positions in this new program. Now accepting applications 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. 

• Conduct 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.


• Assume 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:

• 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.

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:

• COVID-19 Vaccination: 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. Accordingly, CDU will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all University students, faculty, and staff subject to limited exceptions and exemptions. The University vaccine requirement has been implemented consistent with federal and state law related to medical exemptions for students, faculty, and staff. Requests for disability and religious accommodations from faculty and staff will be evaluated consistent with the law and University policies and procedures.


• 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.