Adjunct Faculty - Genetic Counseling Job at Charles R. Drew University of Med & Sc, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Charles R. Drew University of Med & Sc
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

TITLE: ADJUNCT FACULTY- GENETIC COUNSELING

DEPARTMENT: COSH

JOB CODE: ADJ1

DATE: 02/23/2022 (rev 02/2024)

REPORTS TO: Director, Genetic Counseling Program

DLSE STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: $6730/ 3 UNITS

Reporting to the Director, the adjunct faculty will participate in the assigned instructional and administrative operations of the College and assume other duties as required to contribute to the overall success of the program. Maintain teaching load as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop and distribute course syllabus in area of specialty.
  • Participate in the development of required documents such as self-studies and reports.
  • Teach genetic counseling course(s) in the fall, spring and summer semesters as needed.
  • Complete online submission of attendance and grading in CDU portal.
  • Use of course management system (Blackboard/Web CT) as a repository for course documents.
  • Assessment of student learning outcomes for course taught.
  • Involvement in course curriculum design or modifications, as needed.
  • Attend Department meetings, as needed.
  • Attend faculty development seminars/events/courses.
  • Attend the in-person didactic event for all students and faculty which corresponds with course and semester.
  • Participate in department activities associated with the instructional program.
  • Participate (if interested) in GCP admissions.
  • Promote positive relationships with personnel and departments on campus.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

EDUCATION:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution required; demonstrated coursework in genetic counseling and subject-specific work-experience and/or expertise required.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Meet competency requirement (experience in content area within the last five years)
  • A minimum of 1-5 years of related teaching experience is desired.
  • Record of successful teaching experience in a postsecondary program is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS:

  • Commitment to student learning outcomes and evidence-based teaching practices.
  • Knowledge of and interest in the university 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 using a variety of mediums (in-person, hybrid, etc.).
  • 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.

COMPLEXITY:

  • The ability to contribute to the daily operations of the College while carrying out faculty responsibilities for assigned course 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.

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. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU Covid-19 requirements as described on the CDU Covid-19 webpage. Please visit the CDU Return to Campus website -policy/ or email the Campus Nursing Office at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu.

Part Time

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.

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