Open Rank Clinical Teaching Faculty chez California University of Science and Medicine

California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) invites applications for a Clinical Teaching Faculty position in the Department of Medical Education. We seek an accomplished educator committed to advancing medical education and student success within a collaborative academic environment. This faculty role is central to delivering our MD curriculum, with responsibilities that include leading small-group learning, teaching in areas such as clinical skills, public health, ethics, and health systems, and contributing to curricular design and assessment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for student mentorship, support learners through personalized academic and career advising, and engage in scholarly activity in collaboration with students and faculty. This role also involves participation in faculty development, institutional service, and interprofessional initiatives. Appointment rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This opportunity offers the possibility of a part-time appointment of 0.5 FTE up to a full-time appointment of 1.0 FTE, depending on the candidate's availability and the department's needs.

This position will remain open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who submit a resume, cover letter, and a statement of past and/or planned future contributions to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence through the application link by 6:00pm PDT on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. 

Documents required

• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

We may request the following from candidates who advance in the interview process

• A live presentation
• Evidence of teaching excellence/teaching evaluations

Position Purpose 

The faculty member will serve as Clinical Teaching Faculty within our MD program and will be expected to lead weekly small-group sessions on clinical cases as well as sessions related to professionalism, ethics, communication skills, cultural competency, public health, and health systems. The faculty member will be expected to play a key role in student advising and assessment, clinical skills, and simulation, and contribute to other learning activities in the department including curriculum development and working with students on scholarship.

Essential Function 

        Teaching

• Teach in the MD program, which include weekly small-group clinical case-based discussions as well as teach sessions on topics related to public/population health, professionalism, health systems, and ethics.
• Clinical skills and simulation teaching in courses and programs offered by the Simulation Center.

Curriculum and Program Development

• Pre-clinical and clinical curriculum development in partnership with course directors.
• Develop summative and formative assessments for the assigned lectures.
• Contribute to programs developed for GME partners. 

Advising

• Advise student in pre-clinical and clinical years in collaboration with the advising team and clinical team. 
• Advise students on career goals and planning including but not limited to career counseling, assistance with ERAS applications, MSPE’s, letters of recommendation, and selection of electives.

Research

• Contribute to teaching on research methods. 
• Support/advise students on scholarly activities. 

General Faculty Duties

• Participation in faculty development. 
• Participate in administrative duties including service on institutional committees as assigned. 
• Participate in other service activities as defined in the Faculty Appointment and Promotion Guidelines. 

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Educational Qualifications  

• MD, DO or equivalent degree.
• Clinical experience.
• Evidence of successful collaboration and interdisciplinary work in a medical education environment.
• Eligibility for appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor in the interdisciplinary Department of Medical Education.

Skills and Abilities 

• Skill in effectively using a computer and applications such as Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Skill in analyzing information to define and follow up on problems or objectives. Can identify solutions and independently act toward solving problems.
• Skill in working independently and completing assignments according to defined goals and objectives.
• Expertise in writing, speaking, presenting, and listening; display a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and deliver assignments under the pressure of deadlines and with frequent interruptions and competing priorities. 
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly and multitask with excellent organizational skills. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse individuals; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships while providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to supervise, advise, training and assess peers and students, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling assignments. 
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and information with discretion.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Specialty board certification and eligibility for a California medical license. 
• Experience with the US healthcare system.
• Experience in higher education, medical education, or university environment, policies and procedures as well as current trends in higher education. 
• Experience with LCME accreditation process and requirements. 
• Familiarity of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99).  This law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

Other Requirements 

Items Used 

Standard office equipment including computer, printer/copy machine, and telephone.

Physical Requirements 

• Sit: Constantly
• Stand: Constantly
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Occasionally
• Squat: N/A
• Climb: N/A
• Crawl: N/A

Mental Requirements 

• Read/Comprehend: Constantly
• Write: Constantly
• Perform Calculations: Frequently
• Communicate Orally: Constantly
• Reason and Analyze: Constantly

Environmental Requirements 

• Is exposed to excessive noise: No
• Is around moving machinery: No
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No
• Drives motorized equipment: No
• Works in confined quarters: No
• Dust: No
• Fumes: No

Salary

The salary range for this position is $100,000/year- $200,000/year (based on 1.0 FTE). 

Salary will vary based on faculty rank, the scope of the position, and the qualifications of the applicant.

Successful candidates with an active CA license to practice and who are board eligible/board certified will qualify for a salary of $200,000/year.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Description Preparation Date: September 13, 2023

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

Proof of full vaccination and one booster of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is a condition of employment or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection.)

Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) supports the principles of equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity in employment and education. The University seeks to ensure that no person will encounter discrimination in employment or education on the basis of age, skin color, ability status, biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, immigration status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual identity, or Veteran's status. This policy is applicable to both the employment practices and administration of programs and activities within the University. It is the policy of the University that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or in any way be subject to discrimination in any program or activity at the University. Further, CUSM is committed to being an antiracist institution that continuously works to end oppression in all forms. Therefore, CUSM actively maintains institutional structures and learning opportunities to prevent bias or discrimination incidents and address them with individual and collective accountability should they occur.