Assistant Professor - MS Anatomy

Job Details

Job Location:

Legal Address - Dallas, TX 75229

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Job Category:
Education

Are you interested in building a career that makes a difference and creates a legacy? Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, is currently searching for an Assistant Professor- MS Anatomy to join our rapidly expanding team! We are seeking individuals who desire to use their unique skills to innovate and make an impact.

The Assistant Professor will deliver high-quality instruction that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies necessary to succeed in their program of study and chosen healthcare profession. Prepare students for applicable licensure or certification examinations and provide instruction in areas such as wellness promotion, health assessment, diagnosis, and patient case management, as appropriate to the program and scope of practice.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• An advanced graduate, doctorate or professional degree that demonstrates mastery in a relevant subject.
• A minimum of three years of full-time teaching; documented participation in research and/or scholarly activities is preferred.
• All other requirements per Rank Advancement as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Minimum professional experience, as appropriate for any applicable programmatic accreditation.
• A current certificate or license as applicable to the program of instruction, additional postgraduate certifications are preferred.
• Participation in professional development and service to the institution.
• Participation in course evaluation and improvement strategies.
• Completed 18 graduate hours in the discipline being taught.
• Evidence of ability as an effective teacher.
• Evidence of the ability to engage in research, scholarly, and/or creative activity.
• Evidence of ability to provide service to the institution and the community.
• Experience with online teaching and the learning management systems is preferred but not required.
• Experience in academic course and laboratory design.

• Ability to conduct classroom laboratory and/or online courses.
• Visual acuity to use a keyboard and view a computer terminal.
• May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Competence in their respective field of study.
• Effective communication in the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with appropriate lab equipment.
• Proficiency in software applications common in higher education environments, such as the Microsoft Suite, student information systems, and Learning Management Systems.
• Good organizational skills.
• Experience with online teaching and the Blackboard learning management system is preferred but not required.
• Compliance with the applicable state and federal laws and regulations and accepted industry standards as associated with courses taught in their respective discipline.
• Professional dress and demeanor; positive attitude and willingness to work with other faculty as part of a team and be supportive of the University.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Faculty members are responsible to design, deliver and manage their course in accordance with the guidance provided to them by their direct supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and adhere to a syllabus in Parker’s required format.
• Clearly communicate course requirements, means of evaluation, deadlines, and policies to students.
• Hold classes and laboratories as scheduled; take attendance and submit it timely.
• Develop high-quality means of evaluating student learning outcomes and apply them fairly and consistently in accordance with Parker policies, as well as methods and timelines set forth in the syllabus.
• Submit final grades and required course documentation timely.
• Follow Parker policies and procedures in all elements of course management.
• Address student concerns identified in course evaluations.
• Utilize the University’s learning management system and other required instructional technologies to deliver course content, communicate with students, maintain grades, and document student progress.
• Maintain an accurate and current…