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
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