ADJUNCT - Chiropractic Sciences

Parker University is seeking campus-based Adjunct faculty in the department of Chiropractic Sciences in the College of Chiropractic to teach:

• Various Chiropractic Science Labs as assigned. These may include courses such as  PT II, and other common Chiropractic Technique labs. 

DEPARTMENT: Center for Academics, College of Chiropractic
JOB OBJECTIVES: To educate individuals as patient-centered chiropractic physicians and members of a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team while embracing education, research, and service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Course Management:  Faculty members are responsible to design, deliver and manage their course in accordance with the guidance provided to them by their direct supervisor.  This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and adhere to a syllabus in Parker's required format.
• Clearly communicate course requirements, means of evaluation, deadlines, and policies to students.
• Hold classes and laboratories as scheduled; take attendance and submit it timely.
• Develop high-quality means of evaluating student learning outcomes and apply them fairly and consistently in accordance with Parker policies, as well as methods and timelines set forth in the syllabus.
• Submit final grades and required course documentation timely.
• Follow Parker policies and procedures in all elements of course management.
• Address student concerns identified in course evaluations.

Student Interaction:  Faculty members generally have more direct contact with students than any other institutional employee and are responsible to manage that contact consistent with the highest ethical and professional standards.  

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.
• Respond timely to student e-mails and voicemails.
• Provide advising and additional academic support including maintaining required office hours to review examinations and other graded work and directing student towards appropriate resources.
• Monitor student performance and attendance, contact students at risk, submit early alerts when appropriate.
• Fairly and consistently apply Parker academic and student conduct policies.

Curricular and Programmatic Quality, Integrity, and Review:  The faculty, within the framework provided by programmatic accreditation standards and institutional vision and mission, has responsibility for curricular maintenance and improvement.

• Assist in vertical and horizontal integration of curriculum.
• Participate in Quality Enhancement Plan, OSCE exams, and other activities designed to evaluate student learning outcomes.
• Contribute to maintenance and/or improvement of programmatic outcomes such as National exam scores, Student Satisfaction Surveys, Graduate Exit Surveys, etc.

 Professionalism and Scholarly Activity:  

• Faculty members are part of the overall institutional team and are expected to not only contribute to the success of their individual courses and/or program, but also to the success of the University as a whole.
• Engage with all Parker stakeholders in accordance with Parker values, policies, and procedures.   
• Respond timely to requests from direct supervisor, as well as other University offices.
• Attend and participate in University events, including scheduled faculty meetings and three commencements per year.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in discipline(s) taught and educational methods.
• Contribute to scholarly works.
• Participate in service activities.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/EXPERTISE:

• An advanced graduate, doctorate or professional degree that demonstrates mastery in a relevant subject.
• A minimum of three years of full-time teaching or other relevant; documented participation in research and/or scholarly activities is preferred 
• All other requirements per Rank Advancement as outlined in the Faculty Handbook 
• Minimum professional experience, as appropriate for any applicable programmatic accreditation.
• A current certificate or license as applicable to the program of instruction, additional postgraduate certifications are preferred
• Participation in professional development and service to the institution
• Participation in course evaluation and improvement strategies
• Completed 18 graduate hours in the discipline taught required.
• Evidence of ability as an effective teacher, to include use of active learning approaches.
• Evidence of the interest in and ability to engage in research, scholarly and/or creative activity.
• Experience with online teaching and the Blackboard learning management system is preferred but not required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/ETC.:

• Competence in their respective field of study.
• Effective communication in the English language, both verbal and written. Ability to adapt course materials to the chiropractic paradigm.
• Proficiency with appropriate lab equipment.
• Proficiency in software applications common in higher education environments, such as the Microsoft Suite student information systems, and Learning Management Systems.
•  Good organizational skills.
• Compliance with the applicable state and federal laws and regulations and accepted industry standards as associated with courses taught in their respective discipline. 
• Professional dress and demeanor; positive attitude and willingness to work with other faculty as part of a team and be supportive of the University.

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