Description

The Palmer College of Chiropractic Diagnosis & Radiology Department is seeking a dynamic Doctor of Chiropractic to join the Faculty. The successful candidate will provide lead and back-up instruction in clinical skills coursework emphasizing the development of student hands-on skills. 

The term Faculty is limited to regular personnel at Palmer whose regular assignment includes instruction, research and/or public service as a principal activity and who hold academic rank as Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Instructor. Faculty play an important role in curriculum and policy development; faculty are planners who must constantly look to the long-term future of education and discovery. The faculty is expected to work closely with students, other faculty, and administration of the College in promoting interests of the Palmer College of Chiropractic and its strategic plan.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Responsible to the assigned administrator and has a support responsibility to all other departments and college personnel as necessary.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of department personnel and others as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach courses in Diagnosis and Radiology Department as outlined in the course syllabus, which includes preparing/presenting lectures, composing and grading exams, practicals, quizzes, and assisting students in developing necessary knowledge and skill for patient evaluation and management.
• Preparation and presentation of individual lectures.
• Course syllabus management, content review.
• Development and administration of formative and summative assessments.
• Contribute to the development, administration and grading of course evaluations.
• Maintain appropriate office hours as required.
• Coordinate all learning activities.
• Proctoring exams and other responsibilities related to teaching and advising.
• Serve on appointed committees, task forces and other teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform assigned teaching duties effectively.
• Ability to utilize general office equipment and other necessary equipment in teaching.
• Ability to effectively advise and mentor students.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work various hours as job requires.
• Perform all responsibilities in a manner that fully complies with Palmer’s Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants possess a Doctor of Chiropractic degree or other relevant healthcare degree; current or potential licensure in the state of Iowa and documented practice experience and/or teaching experience in an institution of higher education. Advanced degree or Diplomate in Radiology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Rehabilitation, or Sports preferred. Must successfully pass a background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Performs sedentary to light work in a ventilated, lighted, and temperature-controlled office setting.

• Frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, lift light objects (up to 10 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the workday.