Adjunct, College of Chiropractic
5 days ago
GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION
Position Name: Chiropractic Science and Clinical Education Adjunct Instructor
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Benefitted
FTE: Less than 50% time
Work Hours: Variable
Department/Division: Clinical Science/College of Chiropractic
Supervisor: Associate Dean, College of Chiropractic
Location: On Campus (8000 NE Tillamook St; Portland, OR 97213)
POSITION SUMMARY
This position covers instruction for taping and casting course. The course provides hands-on laboratory training intended to provide the chiropractic student with the basic knowledge and skills to appropriately select and apply necessary support and protection with athletic/kinesiology tape, elastic wraps, plaster splints, and OTC braces when treating musculoskeletal injuries and other common conditions of the upper and lower extremities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
50% Prepares lessons and teaches procedures based on existing syllabus.
25% Demonstrates and monitors student practice of proper skills technique and patient interactions.
10% Compiles, administers, and grades examinations.
5% Maintains a safe environment in the classroom.
5% Creates syllabi and course outline.
2.5% Contributes to evaluations of students' non-cognitive behavior.
2.5% Maintains expertise in area of instruction.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Training
- Required: Prior teaching experience in a university or professional education program preferred
- Required: Graduate of a CCE-accredited Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program.
- Required: Maintain an active license to practice as a chiropractic physician in the state of Oregon (or acquire such licensure shortly after hire).
- Required: Teaching Experience
- Required: Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Required: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Required: Ability to access current electronic information.
- Preferred: Expertise in evidence-informed practice skills preferred
- Have sufficient stamina to provide lecture and/or lab instruction with brief breaks over a 1 to 4-hour period.
- Have sufficient mobility to move among students engaged in various types of lab activities.
- Have sufficient visual acuity to accurately identify pertinent structures and/or details as instructional activities demand.
- Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate pertinent tools and/or equipment as instructional activities demand.
APPLICATION, SCREENING AND HIRING PROCESS:
Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and names and contact information of three professional references. Official transcripts from prior institutions of higher learning must be received prior to offer being extended to the finalist.
University of Western States conducts background checks for the finalist or finalists of staff and faculty positions. The type of background check will vary by position type.
University of Western States is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity is budgeted at $925 per credit hour base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
https://www.uws.edu/about/employment/
University of Western States is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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