Faculty - Systems Pathology​/Pharmacology​/Toxicology

Position: Full Time Faculty - Systems Pathology/Pharmacology/Toxicology
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 a Full Time Faculty - Systems Pathology/Pharmacology/Toxicology to join our rapidly expanding team! We are seeking individuals who desire to use their unique skills to innovate and make an impact.

Consistent with Parker University’s mission and the goals of the College of Chiropractic, develop and deliver learning experiences that prepare students with the foundational biomedical science knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and professional competencies necessary for success in the Doctor of Chiropractic program and future clinical practice.

The primary teaching responsibilities for this position are Systems Pathology and Pharmacology/Toxicology, with additional teaching and support in Basic Sciences laboratory courses. Faculty are responsible for ensuring course content and assessment align with program objectives and for preparing students in relevant content areas assessed on NBCE Part I and Part II examinations.

Experience facilitating active learning, integrating basic science concepts with clinical application, and promoting critical thinking is expected. The ability to contribute across multiple Basic Sciences disciplines is preferred.

Full-time faculty members must be available to teach when the Doctor of Chiropractic program is offered, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Course Management:
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.

Student Interaction:
Faculty members generally have more direct contact with students than any other institutional employee and are responsible to manage that contact consistent with the highest ethical and professional standards.

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students.

Respond timely to student e-mails and voicemails.

Provide advising and additional academic support including maintaining required office hours to review examinations and other graded work and directing student towards appropriate resources.

Monitor student performance and attendance, contact students at risk, submit early alerts when appropriate.

Fairly and consistently apply Parker academic and student conduct policies.

Curricular and Programmatic Quality, Integrity, and Review:
The faculty, within the framework provided by programmatic accreditation standards and institutional vision and mission, has responsibility for curricular maintenance and improvement.

Assist in vertical and horizontal integration of curriculum.

Participate in Quality Enhancement Plan, OSCE exams, and other activities designed to evaluate student learning outcomes.

Contribute to maintenance and/or improvement of programmatic outcomes such as National exam scores, Student Satisfaction Surveys, Graduate Exit Surveys,…