Transformative Hiring for Representation, InclusiVity, and Excellence (THRIVE) Scholar Program at UCR School of Medicine - Health Sciences Clinical Professor series
3 months ago
Riverside
Position title: Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor Salary range: The posted UC salary scales () 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 $127,000 - $333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan. (), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Open date: March 5, 2025 Most recent review date: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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. University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, is recruiting five faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor to participate in THRIVE Scholar Program. UCR School of Medicine commits to recruit, hire, and retain a cohort of five new full time faculty members engaged in clinical health equity research and/or education who have demonstrated an enhanced commitment and contribution to addressing and correcting health disparities in medicine, a goal integral to the School of Medicine's mission and larger commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. THRIVE at UCR SOM aims to advance health equity efforts and improve care for the most medically underserved region in the state of California, the Inland Empire, by supplementing current UC Riverside School of Medicine initiatives to improve the recruitment of clinical faculty engaged in health equity research/education, enhance their retention, and support the advancement of their clinical health equity research and/or education. The goal of this initiative is to build a population of UCR clinical faculty members that have experience with and will continue advancing clinical health equity research and/or education to successfully improve healthcare outcomes in the Inland Empire. THRIVE at UCR SOM will supplement current schoolwide initiatives to diversify clinical faculty members (both Academic Senate and non-Academic Senate) as part of continued efforts to achieve concordance with the demographics of the medical student body, as well as the population demographics of the Inland Empire. The UCR School of Medicine mission is to improve the health of the medically underserved in Inland Southern California by addressing health disparities that are exacerbated by underrepresentation of historically marginalized identities in the physician workforce. Benefits of the THRIVE Scholar Program at UCR SOM • Each of the five newly recruited clinical faculty members will be provided protected time for work which may include health equity research, clinical education, community health outreach, mentorship and advising for pathway programs, anti-oppressive curriculum review, and other approved initiatives., • Developmental funds for educational and/or experiential opportunities related to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion work in their respective fields will be available., • Cohort-based educational programming and professional development opportunities, including guaranteed acceptance into the UCR School of Medicine's prestigious year-long Teaching Excellence Academy., • Access to workshops from the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on topics including, but not limited to: LGBTQ inclusive care, the art of effective mentorship, bias in academic medicine, confronting patient-initiated discrimination, science-based approaches to developing a supportive educational culture, and more., • Longitudinal mentorship and transition support with a provided faculty mentor within their specialty/field of study., • Support from a dedicated THRIVE Scholar Program research mentor, Dr. Michelle Porche, Director of Clinical Faculty Research Development and Scholarly Activity at UCR SOM, to support the development of manuscripts for peer review and grant proposal development. The recruitment of the five new faculty members will consider the four established mission fit recruitment categories used at UCR SOM including: • Background: Applicants from economically, socially, or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply., • Language: Applicants who speak English as a second language are encouraged to apply., • First generation: Applicants who are first generation college students are encouraged to apply., • Ties to the region or a medically underserved area: Applicants with ties to Riverside and/or San Bernardino Counties or come from a medically underserved area are encouraged to apply., • CV, • Cover letter, • Statement of Research, • Statement of Teaching, • Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, • Personal statement (1,000 words maximum) on your commitment to advancing health equity and the potential health equity project that would work on during this two-year program. The posted UC salary scales () 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 $127,000 - $333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan. (), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse faculty and 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. 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. Successful candidates will also be expected to show a strong commitment to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. The successful candidate(s) will also be expected to participate in research, scholarly activities, University and public service appropriate for the academic appointments in Health Sciences Clinical Professor series. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below. For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit: . For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy please visit: . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: . 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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. Basic qualifications (required at time of application) • Must possess an M.D. or equivalent degree., • Be eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment., • Candidates must be board certified or board eligible. Preferred qualifications, • Clinical faculty members that have experience with and will continue advancing clinical health equity research and/or education to successfully improve healthcare outcomes in the Inland Empire., • Background: Applicants from economically, socially, or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply., • Language: Applicants who speak English as a second language are encouraged to apply., • First generation: Applicants who are first generation college students are encouraged to apply., • Ties to the region or a medically underserved area: Applicants with ties to Riverside and/or San Bernardino Counties or come from a medically underserved area are encouraged to apply., • Commitment to the underserved: Applicants who are dedicated to serving the underserved are encouraged to apply. 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. * Personal statement - 1,000 words maximum on your commitment to advancing health equity and the potential health equity project that would work on during this two-year program. Reference requirements 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 (). 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: . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: . For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy, please visit: . Riverside, CA
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