Full Time Faculty - Systems Pathology

PARKER UNIVERSITY•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parker University is seeking a Full Time Faculty - Systems Pathology to join their rapidly expanding team. The role involves developing and delivering learning experiences to prepare students for success in the Doctor of Chiropractic program and future clinical practice. Primary teaching responsibilities include Systems Pathology and support in Basic Sciences laboratory courses. Faculty are expected to ensure course content and assessment align with program objectives and prepare students for NBCE Part I and Part II examinations. Experience with active learning, integrating basic science with clinical application, and promoting critical thinking is expected. The ability to contribute across multiple Basic Sciences disciplines is preferred. Full-time faculty members must be available to teach Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

PhD preferred, D.C., D.O., M.D., or other earned doctorate degree.
At least 18 graduate hours required in the discipline of Pathology.
Evidence of ability as an effective teacher, to include use of active learning approaches.
Evidence of interest in and ability to engage in research, scholarly and/or creative activity.
Evidence of ability to provide service to the institution and the community.
Ability to stand or sit up to eight (8) hours per day and lift twelve (12) pounds.
Ability to conduct normal classroom and laboratory courses.
Professional demeanor.
Professional communication skills – both written and verbal.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to effectively utilize software applications common in higher education environments, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Learning Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

Ability to contribute across multiple Basic Sciences disciplines is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and manage courses in accordance with guidance from direct supervisor.
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.
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.
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.
Monitor student performance and attendance, contact students at risk, and submit early alerts when appropriate.
Fairly and consistently apply Parker academic and student conduct policies.
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.
Engage with all Parker stakeholders in accordance with Parker values, policies, and procedures.
Respond timely to requests from direct supervisor and 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.