"Adjunct Basic Science - Bellevue"

Job Details

Job Location

Bellevue Campus - Bellevue, NE

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

Chiropractic DC

Travel Percentage

Minimal Travel

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Education

Description

CORE VALUES

The vision of Life West is to create a brighter future for humanity through graduating chiropractors who have

a deep understanding of service, and of the innate potential of the human body to heal and adapt to its

environment. The Doctor of Chiropractic program prepares graduates for personal and professional

fulfilment in a climate of loving, serving and giving.

ABOUT US

Life Chiropractic College West (Life West), is a world-renowned leader in chiropractic education. Our

dedicated focus on the profession sets us apart from other institutions making our doctoral and continuing

education programs some of the most sought-after in the world.

Through a leading-edge curriculum and clinical training experience, we provide graduates with the

knowledge, skills, philosophies, attitudes, and competencies to be the best in their field. Life West also

empowers transformation. We believe that an outstanding education provides opportunities and resources

far beyond the classroom experience. Our mission is to support the full career lifecycle from the classroom

to retirement.

PURPOSE

The primary focus of campus faculty is to provide the necessary education to Life West students in

preparation for successful chiropractic practice.

Faculty work in collaboration with members of the department and college community to fulfill the

educational mission of the department and college.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Primarily responsible for the instruction, supervision and evaluation of students in the
2. classroom and/or laboratory setting. Complete course assessments for department.
3. Maintain and edit course content as needed in conjunction with the department chair for each
4. course taught.
5. Schedule and be present during student office hours.
6. Appropriately maintain all necessary records for each course taught, including grading and
7. attendance records.
8. Adjunct faculty are required to attend department meetings if scheduled on their teaching day.
9. In addition to instructional responsibilities, other responsibilities as outlined in the collective
10. bargaining agreement (e.g. faculty development)
11. Comply with the LCCW code of conduct as well as all college policies, as specified in the
12. Employee Handbook and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal Degree (DC, PhD, MD, or other doctoral degree)
• Two years teaching, clinical or other relevant experience
• Educational, clinical or experience as required by the department

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Strong teaching skills in Basic Sciences Subjects:
2. Systemic Histology
3. Skeletal Anatomy
4. Spinal Anatomy
5. Regional Anatomy
6. Cell and/or Systemic Physiology
7. Biochemistry
8. Pathology
9. Physiopathology
10. Strong teaching skills
11. Effective written and verbal communication skills
12. Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality in regards to students/employee
13. information
14. Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines
15. Strong interpersonal skills
16. High degree of initiative and independent judgment
17. Appropriate multimedia and computer skills

LCCW PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Office space to include a desk, phone and computer.
• General office equipment and supplies as needed to perform job functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.
• Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work
• documents, set-up and maintain work files.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work performed in a general office/educational environment.
• This shall include, but not be limited to, adequate ventilation and temperature control, lighting,
• security, and protection at all College facilities, and properly maintained buildings, clinics,
• offices, and classrooms.