Adjunct - Instructor or Assistant Professor - Anatomy and Physiology

Adjunct
- Instructor or Assistant Professor
- Anatomy and Physiology

Job Category
:
Educational Instruction and Library Occ.

Requisition Number
: ADJUN
001445

• Posted :
  July 29, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Showing 1 location

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731

E. 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA

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 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.

Summary

The Department of Health and Life Sciences at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) invites applications for an adjunct faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have strong teaching expertise in Anatomy & Physiology, with a demonstrated record of teaching experience as a faculty member, teaching assistant, or supplemental instructor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Instruction

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Anatomy & Physiology
• 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.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

EDUCATION:

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE):

• Candidates should hold a master’s degree in biomedical sciences or a related STEM field. While a PhD in the related field is preferred, it is not required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Meet competency requirement (experience in content area within the last five years).
• A minimum of 2-5 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.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to use multimedia instructional materials and computer-based educational platforms (smart board, WebCT/blackboard, Proctorio, university course management system Power Campus)
• 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

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.
• The ability to…