Assistant Professor

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 matter expertise and prepare for future teaching responsibilities in MCH-focused courses.
• Contribute to scholarly dissemination of grant findings through presentations, publications, and reports.
• Participate in departmental and university service as appropriate for an Assistant Professor appointment.
• Use of a course management system (Blackboard/Web CT) as a repository for course documents.

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the DUPH Chair.

 

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

EDUCATION:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution in public health, health sciences, education, or a closely related field. 

 

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in academic program management, research administration, or project leadership in higher education or public health settings.
• Familiarity with maternal and child health is preferred but not required; willingness to undergo training is essential.
• Evidence of strong organizational and leadership skills in coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Meet competency requirement (experience in content area within the last five years)
• A minimum of 3-5 years of related teaching experience is desired.
• Records of successful teaching experience in a postsecondary program are preferred.

 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/SKILLS:

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, administrators, and community partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to serving urban, underserved, and historically marginalized communities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard or Canvas), and data management tools.
• Commitment to student learning outcomes and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Knowledge of and interest in the university's mi