Chiropractic Teaching Assistant, part-time

The Community Solution Education System•Portland, OR

104d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Teaching assistants (TAs) in the doctor of chiropractic program (DCP) assist faculty in providing lab instruction and/or remediation in a variety of courses. Teaching assistants may also monitor and engage in open laboratory or review sessions. Subject areas may include, but are not limited to, biomechanics, palpation, adjustive technique, physical therapy, rehabilitation, history taking, communication skills, physical exam, orthopedic testing, case management, report of findings, taping/splinting, minor surgery, and report writing.

Requirements

Graduate of a CCE-accredited Doctor of Chiropractic program. Official transcripts required upon hire.
Hold an active chiropractic license in good standing, or attainment of an Oregon chiropractic license within 6-months of hire.
Have sufficient mobility to move among students engaged in various types of lab activities.
Have sufficient visual acuity to accurately identify student psychomotor abilities.
Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate adjusting tables and/or equipment as instructional activities demand.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one-year clinical practice experience preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in the clinical skills associated with the instructional assignment.

Responsibilities

Observe, assist, demonstrate and offer constructive feedback to students in clinical skills development instructional lab sessions. Note: TAs must obtain an Oregon chiropractic license within six months of hire and cannot demonstrate chiropractic adjustments prior to licensure. (60%)
Reinforce course content and instructions that are being taught by course instructor(s) and refrain from introducing outside concepts. (25%)
Review course content on WebCampus prior to class or instruction to be adequately prepared for work duties. Participate in formative and summative evaluation of students’ clinical skills competencies as outlined by course instructor(s). As appropriate, perform simulations of various conditions which may include having students take histories and perform examination procedures on the teaching assistant. As appropriate, perform simulations of various conditions which may include having students take histories and perform examination procedures on the teaching assistant. Perform other duties as assigned by the lead instructor, department chair, dean and/or assistant dean. (15%)