DC Program Adjunct Instructor

Job Description:

1. GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

Position Name: DC ProgramAdjunctInstructor Classification: Part-Time,Non-Benefitted FTE: Less than 50% time Work Hours: Variable Department/Division: Multiple departments/College of Chiropractic Supervisor: Dean,DC Program

2. POSITION SUMMARY

Thispositioncoversadjunctinstructionfor the DC Program.Coursesmay include those in the Chiropractic Technique, Clinical Education, or Basic Sciences departments.Possible coursesavailableincludecoursein radiographic positioning,physiologictherapeutics, and foundational sciences.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares lessons and teaches procedures based on existing syllabus.50% Demonstrates and monitorsstudentpractice ofproperskills technique and patient interactions(as applicable). 25% Compiles, administers, andgradesexaminations.10% Maintains a safe environment in the classroom.5% Createssyllabiand course outline.5% Contributes to evaluations of students’ non-cognitive behavior.2.5% Maintainsexpertiseinareaof instruction.2.5%

4. UWS CORE VALUES AND ASSOCIATED COMPETENCIES

The following Core Values are integral to working at UWS. All employees, regardless of their position within the university, are expected uphold the Core Values and demonstrate associated competencies. Best Practices: We maintain high standards by using and integrating evidence across multiple disciplines. Curiosity: We are innovative, open minded, and forward thinking. Inclusiveness: We are respectful, mindful, and welcoming of different ways of being, thinking, and doing. Professionalism: We are responsible, respectful, and accountable. Student-Focus: We work for the common good of students’ academic and professional success. Whole-Person Health: We promote physical, mental and emotional wellness in all facets of the UWS experience.

5. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education & Training Prior teaching experience in a university or professional education program Certifications & Licenses 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 (oracquiresuch licensure shortly afterhire).Required for anyone teachingtechniquecourses. Experience Teaching experience Related Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 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. Other Qualifications 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 invarious typesof lab activities. Have sufficient visual acuity to accuratelyidentifypertinent structures and/or details as instructional activities demand. Have sufficient manual dexterity tooperatepertinent tools and/or equipment as instructional activities demand. Preferred Related Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Expertiseinevidence-informed practice skills preferred

6. APPLICATION, SCREENING AND HIRING PROCESS:

Official transcripts from prior institutions of higher learning must be received prior to offer being extended to the finalist. Compensation & Benefits This opportunity is budgeted at $ base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. 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. University of Western States is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Community Solution Education System