Lead Life Sciences Instructor – Chiropractic Education

Palmer College of Chiropractic; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer College of Chiropractic seeks a lead instructor for the Life Sciences and Foundations Department on the Davenport campus. This full-time role emphasizes evidence-based teaching, course development, and student mentorship within a collaborative academic environment.

Responsibilities include lectures, syllabus management, assessment development, course evaluations, and active participation in committees.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s, doctoral, or equivalent terminal degree in life sciences, health sciences, chiropractic, or related field.
• If degree is outside teaching field, at least 18 graduate credits in the life sciences subfield.
• Experience in higher education teaching and proficiency with instructional technology are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Life Sciences and Foundations Department.
• Prepare and present lectures, develop syllabi and assessments.
• Advise and mentor students; coordinate learning activities.
• Proctor exams and participate in committees and governance tasks.

Skills

Teaching ability

Mentoring students

Course coordination

Effective communication

Independence

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree (PhD or DC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Palmer College of Chiropractic seeks a lead instructor for the Life Sciences and Foundations Department on the Davenport campus. This full-time role emphasizes evidence-based teaching, course development, and student mentorship within a collaborative academic environment.

Responsibilities include lectures, syllabus management, assessment development, course evaluations, and active participation in committees.