POSITION: Assistant Dean for Chiropractic Education, Long Island Campus
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
STATUS: Exempt; on-campus Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
As a member of our exempt workforce there could
be occasions when a commitment beyond
the normal workweek may be required.
Salary information: $125,000 to
$135,000
BENEFITS:
- Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending
Account - TIAA Retirement with 8% college contribution after one year of employment
- Free EAP Counseling Services
SUMMARY
The Assistant Dean for Chiropractic Education is an in-person position that provides leadership,
direction, supervision, and accountability for the Long Island Campus Doctor of Chiropractic Program. The Assistant Dean for Chiropractic
Education organizes, directs, evaluates, and supervises the campus staff. Assists and promotes positive interactions with adjunct faculty
and students on-site. The Assistant Dean for Chiropractic Education provides instructional leadership, course instruction, student support,
technology support, and oversees scheduling of the Long Island Campus Doctor of Chiropractic Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities
required with this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary.
Administrative Responsibilities (60% of Professional
Effort)
- Establishes and maintains a safe, effective learning climate in the College by implementing student behavior,
attendance, social-emotional supports and campus safety programs which are aligned with College policies. - Coordinates, implements,
and monitors instructional schedules and room reservations that provides structure to meet the student, faculty and programmatic needs.
Ensures coordination of effective instructional supports with a master schedule. - Directs and assists students by facilitating smooth
communication related to College policy, process and supporting classes, registration, permissions, technology, support services,
etc. - Works collaboratively with campus community members to support the operations of the Long Island Campus.
- Demonstrates
positive, collaborative leadership and participates in collegial problem solving in a variety of situations and departments, emphasizing
teamwork and beneficial effects on student learning. - Supports the Office of the Registrar with student registration, scheduling, and
faculty grade entry to ensure timely reporting and processing of student information. - Supports enrollment management and student
affairs regarding application and admission procedures for students enrolling on the Long Island Campus. - Works collaboratively with
partner institutions to support enrollment at Northeast College. - Works with leadership and faculty to facilitate ordering and
funding for equipment required to support the program. - Maintains equipment and reports malfunctioning or broken items for repair
and/or initiates replacement of items as needed. - Ensures programs and instruction are in alignment with accreditation standards.
Provides requested data, information and support for evaluations and program reviews. - Organizes campus operations around improvement
of instruction by maintaining safe and orderly environments. - Analyzes program facilities, equipment, and materials and makes
recommendations for needed changes. Manages campus facilities, supports safety, crisis, and evacuation plans, and ensures the security of
building along with the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education. - Supervises and evaluates administrative assistant.
- Provides
support to academic program leadership in scheduling and hiring of faculty at the Long Island Campus. Provides information and data to be
used for evaluation as requested. - Assists in the organization and operation of campus events to support faculty, staff, students,
enrollment and the campus community. - Performs other duties as assigned.
Course Instruction and Instructional
Leadership (40% of Professional Effort) · Provides lead and/or assist instruction for DC courses as assigned.
· Uses educational best practices in laboratory instruction. · Mentors adjunct faculty in educational best
practices in instruction. · Provides student advising and mentorship. · Engages in ongoing classroom
observations of lecture and laboratory instruction to promote academic excellence. · Proctors examinations.
METHODS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
1. Verbal and written communication with Assistant Vice President for Chiropractic.
2. Verbal and written feedback from faculty, staff, and students, as well as other college stakeholders.
3.
Collaborates regularly with the Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and relevant academic stakeholders. 4. Responsible
for the supervision of the administrative assistant of the Long Island Campus. 5. Annual performance evaluation by the
Assistant Vice President for Chiropractic with input from stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS
The
requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this
position:
Education and Training
1. Possess an earned D.C., Ph. D., or terminal degree in a related field.
2. If D.C., licensed to practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic in New York State, or has the ability to obtain license in NYS, for
teaching clinical science subjects, e.g. CLS, DIA, and TCH courses.
Experience
1. Minimum of three years' experience
teaching.
2. Minimum of three years' experience in clinical practice, preferred.
3. Leadership experience in higher
education or a related field, preferred.
Relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Experience working with faculty
and managing course scheduling.
2. Experience with state, regional and programmatic accreditation.
3. Demonstrated aptitude
for teaching health science students.
4. Demonstrated commitment to student success.
5. Demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively with a variety of constituents, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents.
6. Strong leadership and
training skills that cover a multi-faceted area, which is collaborative, data informed and focused on student success.
7. Working
knowledge of best practices that result in increased student engagement, retention, and graduation with a focus on graduate students.
8. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to function in a team.
9. Highly developed written and
verbal communication skills.
10. Previous Title IX compliance experience preferred.
NOTE: Due to the driving/travel
requirements, this position is subject to the College's Motor Vehicle Use Policy and the employee will be required to sign a release for a
Motor Vehicle Report upon hire. This release will remain in effect through the duration of employment unless revoked in writing. Motor
Vehicle Report checks are conducted annually by the College.
Northeast College of Health Sciences is committed to creating a
culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with our college campus community. In support of our institutional values, we
acknowledge each person's unique experience, perspective, and ability as contributions that both enrich our community and enhance the
professions and people we serve. As such, the College is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities to all future and current
employees.
If you are interested in applying for this position; please submit a cover letter of interest, resume and contact
information for three professional references to: the Office of Human Resources, 2360 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148, or e-mail your
response to: humanresources@northeastcollege.edu
- Employment is
subject to the favorable result of a background investigation and where applicable, confirmation of appropriate degrees and credentialing.
Northeast College of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against students or
employees on the basis of age, race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or handicapping conditions (or any other protected status) in
its educational programs, financial aid, activities, admissions and employment practices.

