Portland - 8000 NE Tillamook St, United States of America
DC Program Adjunct Instructor.
PART TIME
Job Description: 1. GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION Position Name: DC Program Adjunct Instructor 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 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. 3. KEY 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% 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 (or acquire such licensure shortly after hire). Required for anyone teaching technique courses. 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 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. Preferred Related Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Expertise in evidence-informed practice skills preferred 6. APPLICATION, SCREENING AND HIRING PROCESS: Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. You may attach your materials as Word or PDF documents. Official transcripts from prior institutions of higher learning must be received prior to offer being extended to the finalist. 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/ University of Western States is an Equal Opportunity Employer. University of Western States (UWS) offers a world-class, integrated health care education and provides an evidence-informed approach to health and wellness. Our graduates deliver high-quality health care based on science, the professional’s skill and knowledge, and the preferences and experiences of the patient or client. The university is at the forefront of an emerging, whole-person philosophy of health care by offering a variety of health and wellness educational programs. As a leader in health sciences education since 1904, UWS provides integrated, evidence-informed curricula grounded in our dedication to current research and practices. The commitment spans all of our graduate and professional programs: chiropractic care; naturopathic medicine; human nutrition and functional medicine; sport and performance psychology; clinical mental health counseling; and sports medicine. University of Western States is an affiliate of nonprofit The Community Solution, which features a network of fellow nonprofit institutions, each backed by a model of education that prepares socially responsible professionals in applied fields such as education, psychology, and law. Other The Community Solution affiliates include The Chicago School, Pacific Oaks College, The Colleges of Law, Saybrook University, Pacific Oaks Children’s School, and Kansas Health Science University.
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9 Oct, 2023
Tcsedsystem
Chiropractic Teaching Assistant, part-time
TC
Part time
Portland - 8000 NE Tillamook St, United States of America