Ranked Life Sciences Faculty

PALMER COLLEGE FOUNDATION; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA seeks a full-time lead instructor for the Life Sciences and Foundations Department to teach in the chiropractic program. The incumbent will develop and deliver lectures, create assessments, and mentor students while supporting curriculum and policy development.

Qualifications include a master’s, doctoral, or terminal degree in life sciences or related field, with 18 graduate credits in life sciences; evidence-based teaching; experience with LMS;

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in life sciences, health sciences, chiropractic, or closely related field
• At least 18 graduate credits in life sciences subfields such as nutrition or biochemistry
• Preferred experience in higher education teaching and instructional technology

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present individual lectures
• Manage course syllabi and contents
• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments
• Grade course evaluations and provide feedback
• Maintain office hours and mentor students
• Coordinate learning activities and proctor exams

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Teaching

Independent work

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree or terminal degree

18 graduate credits in life sciences

PhD or DC in life sciences

Tools

LMS familiarity

Microsoft Office

Email proficiency

Job description

Full-Time Ranked Faculty: Life Sciences NutritionThis position is 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.The term “Faculty” is limited to regular personnel at Palmer whose regular assignment includes instruction, research and/or public service as a principal activity and who hold academic rank as Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant professor or Instructor. Faculty play an important role in curriculum and policy development; faculty are planners who must constantly look to the long-term future of education and discovery. The faculty is expected to work closely with students, other faculty and administration of the College in promoting interests of the Palmer University System and its strategic plan.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFaculty 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 assignedMinimum 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.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEQualified 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 ENVIRONMENTPerforms 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.