Faculty.Professor - Full-Time - Doctor of Chiropractic Program

Professor and Associate Director of Academic Affairs, Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DCP)

University of Pittsburgh

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Department of Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science - Pittsburgh, PA

The Department of Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time (non-tenure) Professor (12-month appointment) to serve as a key member of the Doctor of Chiropractic faculty.

The effort for this position is 100%. This position will also serve as the Associate Director of Academic Affairs.

Position Details

The Associate Director of Academic Affairs reports to and works closely with the Director to provide leadership, support, and promotion of the vision of the DCP within the university and in the community at large.

Either in collaboration with the Director or independently, the Associate Director guides, supervises, and evaluates all academic activities within the program, including faculty, staff, and students, scheduling academic activities, evaluation processes, and quality improvement functions.

Job Duties

1. Academic Program and Curricular Affairs

Organize the structure and coordination of the academic program. Provide oversight for the management of the academic program.

Oversee the administrative support for the academic program. Provide reports as directed or required by the university or accrediting body on the current state of the academic program with appropriate metrics.

Assist in developing academic policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. As directed or required, prepare or assist in the preparation of written documents such as course descriptions, course catalogs, and course proposals.

2. Assessment and Accreditation

Ensure that the program meets and / or exceeds accreditation standards at all times. Oversee program assessment and accreditation-related matters to ensure that the program achieves and maintains a continuously accredited status.

3. Student Affairs and Success

Work closely with faculty to ensure appropriate student progress, retention, and graduation rates. Provide, support, or participate in student advising and career planning.

Develop appropriate policies related to student matters, including behavioral matters, discipline, remediation, and advancement.

Act as a resource person for admission counselors, students and parents. Work closely with admissions staff and the Director with regard to the process of application, admission and orientation of students.

Develop and oversee an annual White Coat Ceremony for first-year students. Participate as required in graduation events.

4. Faculty Affairs

Support individual faculty members with mentoring, career development, and advancement opportunities. Ensure succession planning with faculty and staff.

Assist the Director with faculty recruitment, orientation, supervision, and annual performance reviews. Determine teaching assignments and participate in the evaluation of teaching.

Ensure faculty participation in the development and management of the curriculum, as well as faculty governance activities as required by the university.

Supports and promotes a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture in the program.

5. Research-related Activities

Promote and participate in educational scholarship activities. Create a positive environment for educational creativity and innovation.

Seek grant proposal opportunities for academic research projects.

6. Representative Roles and External Matters

As directed by the Director, represent the DCP on institutional committees and external committees (e.g., Association of Chiropractic Colleges).

Oversee development and support of alumni association or representative body. Assist with community and media relations as directed by Director.

Assist with development and donor activities and relationships as directed by Director. Advocate and promote visibility of the DCP within and outside of the Department.

7. Administration and Resource Allocation

Assist Director with development and oversight of the strategic plan. Assist with the development, oversight, and control of budgets, space allocation, and educational resources.

Develop reports as needed or directed on administrative matters and resource allocation. Ensure implementation of, and adherence to institutional and departmental policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory bodies. Maintain direct and regular communication with the Director.

8. Other responsibilities and duties

Participate in executive leadership development activities within and outside of the university. Work closely with the Associate Director of Clinical Education to ensure a coordinated educational program and experience for students.

Advise the Director on academic matters. Provide and perform related duties as assigned by the Director. Provide program leadership in the absence of the Director.

Participate in the academic program by teaching courses as appropriate to training and experience, and as can be arranged with the support of the Director.

Performance Standards

Requires minimal or no supervision and can achieve all said job requirements remotely and / or in person at the University of Pittsburgh.

Works autonomously. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in significant matters. Communicates (both oral and written) in a timely, professional manner.

Supports the Director on a consultative and cooperative basis regarding all matters related to the academic program. Exhibits professionalism and tact at all times.

Job Factors

Minimum Educational Requirements :

• Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited institution
• EdD in higher education

Minimum Academic Administrative Experience :

• Minimum of 10 years of administrative experience at an accredited DCP with prior experience in chiropractic curriculum development and design
• Experience with and knowledge of the CCE accreditation process and mapping curricular learning objectives to the CCE meta-competencies
• Experience with mapping curricular learning objectives with priorities of Parts 1-4 of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE)

Supervision required : Reports to the Director and is expected to perform duties and responsibilities independently

Analytical skill required : The job requires excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills

Expectations :

Experience-Teaching : The candidate will demonstrate successful experience and / or a strong motivation for excellence in classroom, clinical, and simulation / laboratory instruction and teaching.

Experience-Service : The candidate will demonstrate successful academic collaboration and / or a strong motivation for such collaboration and building and maintaining excellence in professional development and clinical education in a research-intensive department, school, and university.

INSTITUTION : The University of Pittsburgh is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. Founded in 1787 as The Pittsburgh Academy, a private institution until 1966, the University is now a state-related research university as part of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education in Pennsylvania.

Pitt has its main campus in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh and four regional undergraduate campuses. Pitt is home to 16 schools and colleges that offer a breadth of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs.

The university offers over 645 degrees and certificate programs. Total enrollment at Pitt (including graduate and professional schools) is 28,234 (18,274 full-time undergraduates, 9,960 graduate students).

A proven economic engine, Pitt contributes $4.2 billion to communities throughout Pennsylvania. In addition to membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU), Pitt consistently appears in the top echelon of national and global university rankings.

In 2021, the Wall Street Journal / Times Higher Education College Rankings again named the Pittsburgh campus as the No. 1 public university in the Northeastern United States.

Pitt ranks fifth among U.S. universities in competitive grants awarded to members of its faculty by the National Institutes of Health.

The university ranks ninth nationally in federal science and engineering funding, according to the National Science Foundation.

Pitt is No. 19 among the nation's top public colleges and universities in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report of Best Colleges and No.

47 on its list of best global universities.

SCHOOL : The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences was established in 1969 as a health sciences school of the University of Pittsburgh.

SHRS stands on its solid reputation as an international leader in rehabilitation and disabilities education, research, and community services, improving the lives and independence of all people with a focus on people at risk for having chronic conditions or disabilities and those who have traditionally been underserved and underrepresented.

The vision of the school is to be a catalyst for a world free of barriers and disparities that allows all people, regardless of health, to have opportunities to participate in life to the fullest, to be accomplished through education, research, and service.

SHRS is a nationally renowned leader in the field of healthcare education, research, and clinical practice preparation. With 13 different disciplines related to health and rehabilitative care, SHRS shapes future generations of health care professionals, therapists, counselors, advocates, scientists, providers, and practitioners trained to serve the needs of all people, regardless of background, levels of health, or mobility.

Pitt SHRS has grown to over 20 degree programs, forged beneficial linkages across the Health Sciences and University, and has found its graduate programs holding top spots in annual graduate school rankings.

Five SHRS graduate programs earned top spots in the recent US News and World Report's annual graduate school ranking of disciplines : Physical Therapy (#1), Occupational Therapy (#3), Speech-Language Pathology (#3), Audiology (#7), and Rehabilitation Counseling (#18).

Pitt SHRS reaps many benefits as part of a research-intensive university and as a member of a cohesive and well-organized cadre of health sciences schools.

Additionally, SHRS enjoys strong relationships with the world-class University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the Veterans Administration (VA) Pittsburgh Healthcare System, as well as collaborations with researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in its Robotics Institute and the School of Computer Science.

Pitt SHRS is well-positioned for the future with unparalleled research activity, including the recent receipt of four Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) grants, a strong cadre of faculty and staff, clinical education programs with excellent student outcomes, and a major focus on interprofessional education and practice (IPE / IPP).

APPLICATION PROCESS : Applicants should apply for the position(s) online at Talent Center : Careers at Pitt or www.join.

pitt.edu (requisition #24006132). A complete application includes (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, AND (6) six letters of recommendation.

Recruitment and review of applications will be conducted immediately and continued with full consideration until the position is filled.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community.

This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces.

We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

EOE, including disability / vets.

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