Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Sciences (Hayward, CA)

Life Chiropractic College West; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Chiropractic Care for Employees

Paid Personal Days

Merchandise Discount

Job summary

Life West seeks an adjunct faculty member for Clinical Sciences at its Hayward, CA campus. The role focuses on instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students in classroom and/or laboratory settings.

The position is part-time, hourly, non-exempt, with compensation dependent on experience. Start is Fall Quarter (October 2026). Requires a terminal degree and relevant teaching or clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required with teaching/clinical experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student/employee information.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for instruction, supervision and evaluation of students in classroom and/or laboratory.
• Maintain and edit syllabus in conjunction with department chair.
• Schedule and attend student office hours.
• Maintain records for each course including grading and attendance.

Skills

Teaching skills

Clinical sciences

Communication

Confidentiality

Multimedia skills

Education

Terminal degree (DC/PhD/MD/other doctoral)

Two years teaching/clinical experience

Tools

Laboratory supervision

Job description

Give. Do. Love. Serve. From One’s Own Abundance.

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Life Chiropractic College West HQ - Hayward, CA 94545
• Position Type: Regular Part Time
• Education Level: Chiropractic DCSalary Range: $49.00 - $85.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: EducationAdjunct Faculty - Clinical Sciences

Position Details

• Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)
• Hourly, Non-Exempt
• Variable Pay, Depends on Experience
• Location: Hayward, CA
• Quarter System: Next Start is the Fall Quarter (October 2026)

Sample Available Classes

• Emergency Care
• Adjunctive Care 1: The Spine (Rehabilitative Exercise)
• Physical Therapy Exercises and Modalities
• Lower and Upper Extremity Biomechanics
• Differential Diagnosis

Essential Job Functions

• Comply with the LCCW code of conduct as well as all college policies, as specified in the Employee Handbook and Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Primarily responsible for the instruction, supervision and evaluation of students in the classroom and/or laboratory setting. Complete course assessments for department
• Maintain and edit the syllabus as needed in conjunction with the department chair for each course taught.
• Schedule and be present during student office hours.
• Appropriately maintain all necessary records for each course taught, including grading and attendance records.
• Adjunct faculty are required to attend department meetings if scheduled on their teaching day.
• In addition to instructional responsibilities, other responsibilities as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement (e.g. faculty development)

Qualifications

• Terminal Degree (DC, PhD, MD, or other doctoral degree)
• Two years teaching, clinical or other relevant experience
• Educational, clinical or experience as required by the department
• Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
• Strong teaching skills in Clinical Sciences Subjects:
• Case History
• Introduction to Diagnostic Principles
• Introduction to Differential Diagnosis
• Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat
• Biomechanics of Lower and Upper Extremities
• Spinal Orthopedic Exam
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality in regards to students/employee information
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment
• Appropriate multimedia and computer skills

Employee Benefits

• Free Chiropractic Care for Employees (Discounted Care for Immediate Family Members)
• Paid Personal Days and Paid Sick Time
• Merchandise Discount in College Bookstore
• Engaging and Inclusive Environment
• Paid community service such as local events, fundraisers, and volunteering opportunities
• Eligible to participate in company 401(k) plan (After 30 days of employment)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits (After 30 days of employment) (Full-Time Positions Only)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability

About Us

At its core, Life West empowers transformation by offering its students a path to help create a brighter future for humanity with the Doctor of Chiropractor (DC) degree.

In March 1981, through the efforts of Dr. George Anderson, Dr. George Wentland, and Dr. Sid E. Williams, president and founder of Life Chiropractic College, an agreement was reached between Life Chiropractic College and Pacific States Chiropractic College. As a result, the college was renamed Life Chiropractic College West.

Life West is proud of its history and legacy of producing happy and successful alumni who practice around the world.

Build a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Develop a culture of service within and outside of the college.

Improve institutional effectiveness through constant innovation and assessment.

To learn more about Life Chiropractic College West and our mission, please visit our website: https://lifewest.edu/about/mission-statement

Life Chiropractic College West values diversity in our college and workplace.

Our company provides equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants on the basis of experience and the ability to do the available work, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. LCCW is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.