Assistant Professor - Physiology

• Parker University is seeking on campus full time faculty to teach Physiology II. JOB OBJECTIVES: To provide students with core knowledge in basic sciences subjects so that they can serve as portal of entry, primary health care physicians and be leaders in the field of chiropractic wellness. This includes educating them to successfully complete licensing exams, participate in wellness promotion, health assessment, diagnosis, and case management of a patient's health care needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teach core factual information and differentiate opinion from fact so the student can make the appropriate distinction.
• Communicate on a frequent basis with the other members of the team responsible for course delivery.
• Attend all scheduled or called faculty meetings, committee meetings, or other events as assigned and as appropriate for the College.
• Keep and maintain the confidentiality of course grades as well as faculty, staff and institutional events.
• Follow the appropriate chain of command and communication.
• Maintain personal hygiene and the appropriate professional dress and demeanor.

Course Management: Faculty members are responsible to design, deliver and manage their course in accordance with the guidance provided to them by their direct supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• 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 in accordance with Parker policies, as well as methods and timelines set forth in the syllabus.
• 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.

Student Interaction: Faculty members generally have more direct contact with students than any other institutional employee and are responsible to manage that contact consistent with the highest ethical and professional standards.

• 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 to review examinations and other graded work and directing student towards appropriate resources.
• Monitor student performance and attendance, contact students at risk, submit early alerts when appropriate.
• Fairly and consistently apply Parker academic and student conduct policies.

Curricular and Programmatic Quality, Integrity, and Review: The faculty, within the framework provided by programmatic accreditation standards and institutional vision and mission, has responsibility for curricular maintenance and improvement. 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.

Professionalism and Scholarly Activity:

• Faculty members are part of the overall institutional team and are expected to not only contribute to the success of their individual courses and/or program, but also to the success of the University as a whole.
• Engage with all Parker stakeholders in accordance with Parker values, policies, and procedures.
• Respond timely to requests from direct supervisor, as well as 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERTISE:

• PhD preferred, D.C., D.O., M.D., or other earned doctorate degree. Minimum of MA/MS degree required.
• Completed 18 graduate hours in the discipline taught required.
• Experience with online teaching and the Blackboard learning management system is preferred but not required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Must show promise as an effective teacher.
• Have the ability to proofread and good knowledge of English; good language and grammatical skills; good organization skills; operational and interpretative skills of equipment used in the department;
• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations as associated with courses taught in their respective discipline.
• Professional dress and demeanor; professional attitude; willingness to work with other faculty as part of a team and be supportive of the University.

PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to conduct normal classroom, laboratory and or online courses.
• Visual acuity to use a keyboard and view a computer terminal. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
• May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand and walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or move light to medium weight up to twelve (12) pounds and/or exert up to twelve (12) pounds of force.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WHY PARKER? Founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker, Parker University has more than 1,800 students and 34 academic programs. Parker University proudly offers its famed Doctor of Chiropractic degree and programs in Business and Technology and Health Sciences. Parker University has been recognized as a Great College to Work For® and one of the 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges in the U.S. Parker University offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and the opportunity to engage with our unique campus community. Parker University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Parker University is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.