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, PAThe 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 DetailsThe 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 Duties1. Academic Program and Curricular AffairsOrganize 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.
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 SuccessWork 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 AffairsSupport 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 ActivitiesPromote 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 MattersAs 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. A vocate and promote visibility of the DCP within and outside of the Department.7. Administration and Resource AllocationAssist 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 dutiesParticipate 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 StandardsRequires 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 FactorsMinimum Educational Requirements:Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited institutionEdD in higher educationMinimum Academic Administrative Experience:Minimum of 10 years of administrative experience at an accredited DCP with prior experience in chiropractic curriculum development and designExperience with and knowledge of the CCE accreditation process and mapping curricular learning objectives to the CCE meta-competenciesExperience 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 independentlyAnalytical skill required: The job requires excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skillsExpectations: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. P
