Sonoran University is a school of medicine and health sciences grounded in naturopathic principles. Dedicated to the ideal that everyone deserves high quality health care, we engage students in rigorous innovative academic programs, discover and expand knowledge, and empower individuals and communities to achieve optimal health. Naturopathic physicians diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. In addition to the medical college, Sonoran University operates both the Sonoran University Medical Center and the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine onsite. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the overall environment is vibrant and dynamic, with passionate students, staff, and faculty.

POSITION PURPOSE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FACULTY MEMBER

• Align department efforts and goals within the Division of Therapeutics.
• Teach assigned courses, labs, and/or clinical rotations in accordance with current syllabi and outcomes.
• Utilize the university portal (MySonoran) and learning management system (Canvas) to the benefit of student learning.
• Employ innovative teaching and learning strategies and methods/technologies, such as active learning, flipped classroom, blended learning, case-based study, team-based learning, laboratory, and self-paced instruction, as appropriate.
• Continuously improve teaching based on assessment results and implementation of best practices in teaching and learning.
• Document modifications to course content and instructional methods based on student and course assessment results/feedback.
• Perform regular evaluations of student knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Remain current in the discipline and update course content to reflect advances in the discipline.
• Ensure timely submission of student grades and timely coursework feedback from department faculty.
• Adhere to clinical policies, procedures and expectations.
• Attend and participate in campus meetings as well as other service opportunities.
• Participate in the annual Faculty Performance Evaluation (FPE) process.
• Work as part of an academic team and committee environment in a courteous and professional manner.
• Actively participate in scholarly endeavors.
• Promote Sonoran University’s vision, mission, and core values internally and to external constituencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES DEPARTMENT CHAIR

• Provide administrative support to department faculty, including but not limited to:

• Strong and open communication with an open-door policy.
• Review student course evaluations with faculty each quarter.
• Directly observe classroom instruction. Provide written evaluation of all fulltime and adjunct faculty members teaching within this department on a regular basis with the goal of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Manage the department including labs, adjunct faculty and teaching assistants.
• In conjunction with the Division Director or administrative leadership, as appropriate, review NPLEX scores after each offering to identify strengths and areas for improvement, including content depth and breadth, delivery best practices, course organization and management, lab practices, course/lab coordination, course series/sequence or other needed changes.
• Develop and review department faculty performance improvement plans.
• Participate in hiring, and termination, of department faculty.
• Create and effectively manage departmental budget in conjunction with Division Director or administrative leadership, as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Division Director or administrative leadership as appropriate, develop and oversee department syllabi, scope and sequence of courses and course content, including curricular revisions.
• Regularly hold Department meetings and participate in Division meetings.
• Observe student clerkships in the areas of Homeopathy and provide feedback to clinic faculty to ensure high quality teaching and learning for the students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated breadth of knowledge to effectively teach evidence-informed Homeopathy.
• Ability to effectively provide high quality learning experiences in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical setting.
• Ability to provide excellent patient care in a naturopathic medical center setting.
• Ability to inspire, a positive attitude, confidence, commitment, effective oral and written communication, sense of humor, creativity, intuition, honesty, and ability to delegate.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Effectively work as a team member with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding faculty, staff, and student issues.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Earned doctorate (e.g., N.D) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Must hold, or be able to obtain, a license to practice in the state of Arizona.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience which may include experience as an adjunct faculty member, teaching assistant or resident; five years or more preferred.
• Must meet qualifications of Associate Professor or above to be eligible for Department Chair position.
• Distance education and blended, (live and online instruction) teaching experience preferred.
• A minimum of five years of clinical experience.
• Experience using electronic health records.
• Experience teaching clinical sciences and therapeutics.
• Ability to embody Sonoran University’s Core Values:
  • We Achieve Excellence
  • We Do the Right Thing
  • We Are Resilient
  • We Shape the Future
  • We Love
• Ability to participate in a culture of transparency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement in student learning and patient care.