The Assistant Professor will play a key leadership role in administering a federally funded initiative to develop and expand maternal and child health (MCH) training and workforce development within the Department of Urban Public Health (DUPH) at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU). This faculty hire will dedicate 50% of their time to grant administration, curriculum development, and capacity
building to ensure the successful implementation of the grant’s objectives. While prior MCH expertise is not required, the selected candidate will engage in ongoing MCH training and professional development. Over time, they will become equipped to teach MCH-related courses and contribute to academic leadership within the department. This is a grant-funded position with 50% effort dedicated to grant administration;
continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding. The candidate must commit to participating in MCH training and professional development to assume future teaching, research, and service responsibilities within the program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Principal Investigator to oversee day-to-day management of the grant, ensuring alignment with federal guidelines and
successful achievement of project goals and deliverables. Support the development and implementation of new MCH curriculum, including coordinating meetings of the MCH Subcommittee and managing course approval processes. Create and maintain a curriculum map that aligns MCH leadership competencies with existing MPH coursework, identifying opportunities for integration and program improvement. Conduct feasibility
studies and develop reports for launching new MCH certificate programs. Coordinate recruitment, mentoring, and academic support for graduate students participating in MCH courses, fellowships, and enrichment programs. Organize data collection and alumni tracking to monitor student and workforce outcomes. Facilitate faculty development activities, including surveys, interdisciplinary interest groups, and professional
workshops focused on MCH competencies and birth equity-centered pedagogy. Build and sustain partnerships with community-based organizations and public health agencies to expand workforce training and applied learning opportunities. Serve as the liaison for the newly established MCH Advisory Committee, supporting planning and implementation of its initiatives. Participate in MCH training and workshops to build subject
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