Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Sciences

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Position Details: 

• Job Title: Adjunct Faculty

• Location: Hayward, CA 

• Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

• Department: Clinical Sciences

• Academic Calendar: Operates on a Quarter System (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)

• Responsibilities: Teaching assigned classes in the Clinical Sciences Department

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 

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