Assistant Professor

PARKER UNIVERSITY•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Are you interested in building a career that makes a difference and creates a legacy? Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, is currently searching for an Assistant Professor to join our rapidly expanding team! We are seeking individuals who desire to use their unique skills to innovate and make an impact. The Assistant Professor supports the education of patient-centered chiropractic physicians by delivering high-quality instruction in both blended and on-campus formats. This faculty member will teach one in-person course, lead in-person laboratory sessions, and facilitate an asynchronous online course covering renal, digestive, and endocrine physiology, as well as exercise physiology, acid–base and fluid balance, and temperature regulation. The role reinforces student understanding of how Physiology II integrates with the broader curriculum and prepares them for courses such as General and Systems Pathology, Physical Diagnosis, Lab Diagnosis, and Differential Diagnosis, while contributing to Parker University’s commitment to education, research, and service.

Requirements

An advanced graduate, doctorate or professional degree that demonstrates mastery in a relevant subject.
A minimum of three years of full-time teaching; 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.
Chiropractic and Clinical Sciences Departments:
Doctor of Chiropractic or other appropriate professional degree (DO, DPT, MD) and TX license required (applicant must either be licensed in TX or eligible to obtain a TX license within the first teaching term, which is a condition of hiring).
A minimum of three-year practice experience is required.
If teaching Radiology, a Diplomate status in good standing with the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (DACBR) is required.
Basic Sciences Department:
PhD preferred, D.C., D.O., M.D., or other earned doctorate degree. Ability to conduct classroom, laboratory and/or online courses.
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.
Visual acuity to use a keyboard and view a computer terminal. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand and walk.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or move light to medium weight up to twelve (12) pounds and/or exert up to twelve (12) pounds of force.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with online teaching and the Blackboard learning management system is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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.