Ranked Life Sciences Faculty

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

Job Details: Job Location: 10 - Davenport Campus - Davenport, IA 52803, Full-Time Ranked Faculty: Life Sciences Nutrition

This positionis for full-time Instruction in the Life Sciences and Foundations Department.

The Life Sciences and Foundations Department at Palmer College of Chiropractic is seeking a faculty member to serve as a lead instructor in the chiropractic program. We welcome candidates who are committed to evidence-based teaching and interested in advancing learning and scholarship.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Faculty duties fall under several areas: teaching, scholarly work, service/citizenship and advising/mentorship. Some faculty may also have patient care responsibilities as part of their assignment. Specifically, the following activities are expected of all faculty:

• Preparation and presentation of individual lectures.
• Course syllabus management, contents 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants must hold a master’s, doctoral, or equivalent terminal degree, such as a PhD or DC, in a life science, health science, chiropractic, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution or its foreign equivalent. Candidates whose degree is outside the assigned teaching field must have at least 18 graduate credit hours in the applicable life sciences subfield, such as nutrition or biochemistry. All candidates must have preparation and experience appropriate to their assigned courses and proficiency with email and Microsoft Office. Higher education teaching experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and familiarity with instructional technology and learning management systems are preferred; relevant research, clinical, or professional experience may also be considered. Iowa licensure or eligibility is required only when applicable to assigned responsibilities. Employment is contingent on a background check consistent with applicable law and institutional policy.

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.