DC Program Adjunct Instructor

University of Western States • Portland, OR

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position covers adjunct instruction for the DC Program. Courses may include those in the Chiropractic Technique, Clinical Education, or Basic Sciences departments. Possible courses available include course in radiographic positioning, physiologic therapeutics, and foundational sciences.

Requirements

• Prior teaching experience in a university or professional education program preferred
• Graduate of a CCE-accredited Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program. Not required for all courses.
• Maintain an active license to practice as a chiropractic physician in the state of Oregon (or acquire such licensure shortly after hire). Required for anyone teaching technique courses.
• Teaching experience
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to access current electronic information.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in evidence-informed practice skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares lessons and teaches procedures based on existing syllabus. 50%
• Demonstrates and monitors student practice of proper skills technique and patient interactions (as applicable). 25%
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations. 10%
• Maintains a safe environment in the classroom. 5%
• Creates syllabi and course outline. 5%
• Contributes to evaluations of students’ non-cognitive behavior. 2.5%
• Maintains expertise in area of instruction. 2.5%

Benefits

• University of Western States offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education.
• 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/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees