Adjunct Assistant/Associate Professor - Health and Life Sciences

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.

The Department of Health and Life Sciences at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) invites applications for an Adjunct Assistant/Associate Professor faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have strong teaching expertise in Anatomy & Physiology, with a preference for Histology & Histopathology and Human Parasitology, and a demonstrated record of scholarly productivity and student mentorship. In alignment with CDU’s mission to advance health equity and social justice, the faculty member will contribute to excellence in teaching, research, mentoring, and service to the university, while supporting recruitment and administrative functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Instruction

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Histology, and Human Parasitology preferred.
• Design, revise, and assess courses in alignment with CDU curricula, learning outcomes, and accreditation standards.
• Employ inclusive, student-centered teaching strategies that support diverse learners.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement activities.

Research and Scholarly Activity

• Maintain an active and productive research agenda aligned with departmental and institutional priorities.
• Submit competitive external grant applications and contribute to funded research programs.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
• Integrate students into research and scholarly activities.

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 appropriate.

Service, Recruitment, and Administration

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service and shared governance. 
• Contribute to student recruitment, outreach, and retention efforts.
• Assist with accreditation, assessment, reporting, and program development.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

EDUCATION:

• A doctorate in a related field is required from an accredited institution required; demonstrated coursework in the subject matter is required

EXPERIENCE:

• Meet competency requirement (experience in content area within the last five years).
• A minimum of 3-5 years of related teaching experience is desired.
• A record of successful teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate programs is preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Commitment to student learning outcomes and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Knowledge of and interest in the university’s mission.
• A demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• 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 a related field.

• 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.

Position Status:

• Part-time or Full-time

Compensation:

• Pay is calculated per teaching experience and number of course units taught from the most recent Adjunct Salary Scale.

COMPLEXITY:

• The ability to contribute to the daily operations of the College while carrying out faculty responsibilities is critical 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 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.

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.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.

Conditional Statement: The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional”.  Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon funding limitations of restricted funds or the duration of a specific program, project, grant, or contract.

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.