Associate Professor of Teaching

Biomedical Sciences – Associate or Full Professor of Teaching

Job #JPF01960

• Biomedical Sciences / School of Medicine / UC Riverside

Position overview

Position titles:

• Associate Professor of Teaching
• Professor of Teaching

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The Base Salary range for this position is $111,900 – $238,30.

Application Window

Open date: July 22, 2024

Next review date: Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Division of Biomedical Sciences within the School of Medicine (SOM) at the University of California Riverside is seeking to hire 2 new faculty members at the rank of Associate or Full Professor of Teaching (analogous to tenure). We are seeking accomplished scholars with demonstrated excellence in teaching and teaching pedagogy in biomedical sciences, human physiology and human disease relevant to curriculum in SOM’s pre-clerkship medical curriculum and the Division of Biomedical Sciences master’s degree and post-baccalaureate program.

This Academic Senate position offers excellent opportunities for collaborative research in biomedical research and education within SOM and the Division. A successful candidate must demonstrate experience with curriculum development, innovation in teaching, medical education research and educational grant writing is highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in biomedical sciences, human physiology or human disease. The successful candidates will have a primary appointment in the Division of Biomedical Sciences (biomed.ucr.edu).

The University of California, Riverside is situated in an historic citrus growing area surrounded by mountain ranges. Riverside is about an hour away from ski slopes, surfing, or hiking in mountain or desert environments, and housing in the area is very affordable. The campus is also located in a prime position to take advantage of the other universities, research institutes, and biotech industries present in Southern California. The School of Medicine at UCR is the sixth University of California Medical School and serves the rapidly growing and dynamic Inland Southern California region by training a much-needed physician workforce and catalyzing innovations in research, education, and health care delivery that will improve the health of medically underserved populations. Laboratory and office space will be in the Gold-LEED School of Medicine research building. Areas of research within the Division include addiction, cancer biology, drug discovery,
endocrinology, GI physiology & disorders, pulmonology, integrative immunology, host-pathogen interactions, neurodegeneration, neurodevelopmental disorders and RNA biology. School of Medicine has 7 research centers: BREATHE, Center for Cannabinoid Research, Center for Glial-Neuronal Interactions, Center for Healthy Communities, Center for Health Disparities Research, Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine and Center for RNA Biology & Medicine. The Division of Biomedical Sciences sponsors an innovative Ph.D. program that integrates the core medical curriculum with biomedical graduate training and research, as well as a vibrant master’s degree and post-baccalaureate program.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first- generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification. Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., Pharm D., or equivalent degree and qualify for professor of teaching at the University of California. The appropriate rank at Associate or Full Professor of Teaching level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. After appointment, advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the medical curriculum and actively participate in
the Biomedical Sciences graduate program. Joint appointments in SOM Division of Clinical Sciences are available for candidates with active clinical practices.

To find detailed information on this series see:
https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-285.pdf.

The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 for the salary range. The Base Salary range for this position is $123,100 – $262,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://somacademicaffairs.ucr.edu/sites/g/files/rcwecm2346/files/2021-02/2021-02-11HSCP%20Plan.pdf), which provides eligibility for additional compensation.

TO APPLY: https://medschool.ucr.edu/employment/faculty

Initial review of applications will begin on September 24, 2024, and applicants will be considered until the positions are filled.

Division : https://biomed.ucr.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D., M.D., Pharm D., or equivalent degree and qualify for a tenure-track or tenured faculty appointment at the University of California with a record of ongoing external research funding.

Candidates seeking joint clinical appointments must possess an M.D., or equivalent degree and be eligible to practice in the State of California. These candidates must be board certified or board eligible.

Preferred qualifications

Preference will be given to those individuals examining molecular mechanisms of disease who are committed to a collaborative approach to research, and who are experts in their specific disease model.

For clinical researchers, candidates who have completed a clinical fellowship in their respective specialties are preferred.

Application Requirements by Level

Associate Professor of Teaching

Position title: Associate Professor of Teaching

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for five references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research/Scholarship, Teaching Evaluations, a Contribution to Diversity Statement, and Teaching Portfolio. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence – In a "Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
• Teaching Evaluations

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 5 referees.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01960

Professor of Teaching

Position title: Professor of Teaching

Submit a cover letter, most recently updated curriculum vitae, contact information for five references, a Statement of Teaching, a Statement of Research/Scholarship, Teaching Evaluations, a Contribution to Diversity Statement, and Teaching Portfolio. In order to be considered, your application needs to be marked as completed.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence – In a "Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence", we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
• Teaching Evaluations

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for 5 referees.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01960

Help contact: brenda.carrion@medsch.ucr.edu

About UC Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.