Adjunct-Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics

SUMMARY: This position provides instructional support for courses in the Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics program in the College of Health Sciences. The duties include, but are not limited to, the development of syllabi, assessment of student learning outcomes, participation on thesis committees as well as instructional responsibilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Incorporating the mission of Logan University into division objectives and classroom instruction, focusing each classroom experience on student learning.
2. Accountability to students and administration with respect to quality in education.
3. Incorporating current profession information into class presentations.
4. Coming to class prepared and on time, using class time effectively and maintaining professional conduct in the classroom.
5. Preparing an updated syllabus prior to the beginning of courses according to the standard Logan University format. All information (course objectives, reading assignments, testing, grading, etc.) contained in the syllabus must be clearly stated and not ambiguous. All administrative and classroom deadlines must be met.
6. Refraining from making pejorative statements regarding the university, fellow faculty or staff personnel in the presence of students or patients.
7. Academic advising and counseling of students maintaining regular office hours.
8. Preparing tests that have sound instructional value with accurately measured and well-defined objectives. Evaluation should not be ambiguous and should appropriately represent the information presented in the course.
9. Establishing and maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
10. Comfortable and proficient in online course instruction.
11. Responsible to treat colleagues, staff, and students in a professional manner.
12. All courses should have a required course text unless exempted by the administration.
13. Participation in in-person sessions, where appropriate.
14. Participation in faculty meetings, workshops and college ceremonies.

1. Accountable to report to the Program Director if he/she will be absent or unable to attend the class.
2. Notifying appropriate Logan personnel of damage to Logan property. Should report problems that affect any aspect of the university to the program director or appropriate department.
3. Read, understand and follow all Faculty Handbook information and policies.
4. Other instructional duties as assigned by program director or the Dean.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be dependable and have good inter-personal and communication/organization skills and the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Listed below are the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position, as well as the Physical Demands and Work Environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Basic math skills required. Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts,