Biomedical Sciences - Professor of Teaching - Associate or Full Rank

Biomedical Sciences - Professor of Teaching - Associate or Full Rank 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 with security of employment (analogous to tenure). We are seeking accomplished scholars with demonstrated excellence in teaching and teaching pedagogy in human physiology and human disease, with specific emphasis on subject expertise in endocrinology, cardiovascular metabolic biology and disease as relevant to the 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 and scholarship in human physiology, human disease, biomedical research or pedagogy of medical pre-clerkship curriculum. 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. 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: Center for Cannabinoid Research, Center for Glial-Neuronal Interactions, Center for Healthy Communities, Center for Health Disparities Research, Center for Molecular and Translational Medicine, Center for RNA Biology & Medicine and the Community Responsive & Engaged Equity Research Center. 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 students from this region 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. Appointment at 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. 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. The posted UC salary scales (Academic salaries | UCOP) 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 $101,800 - $307,100. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (2021 02 11 Hscp%20 Plan), which provides eligibility for additional compensation. To find detailed information on this professorial series, please see: Apm 285. QUALIFICATIONS Basic qualifications Must hold a Ph.D., M.D., Pharm D., or equivalent degree and qualify for professor of teaching at the University of California. 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 candidates with research experience and scholarship in human physiology, human disease, biomedical research or pedagogy of medical pre-clerkship curriculum. 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. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Statement of Teaching Teaching Evaluations Contribution to Diversity Statement Teaching Portfolio 5-7 required (contact information only) Provide contact information for 5 referees. 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. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Statement of Teaching Teaching Evaluations Contribution to Diversity Statement Teaching Portfolio 5-7 required (contact information only) Provide contact information for 5 referees. 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) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission ( is a preferred qualification. We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal ( For Non-Senate faculty positions, review criteria and duties are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. 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. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus. For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr