POSITION DESCRIPTION: Assistant/Associate Professor, Appointment Stream, Full-Time (12 month) faculty member in the Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DCP), Department of Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.

CONTENT AREA: Applicants with a focus on foundational sciences in the discipline of Physiology and its related fields (Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology). The ideal candidate will have a history of teaching excellence in healthcare education (preferably chiropractic education) and work well with colleagues across the entirety of the educational program. This position will collaborate with other clinical and basic science faculty to develop clinical cases and emphasize basic science foundational concepts. It will also participate in the development and review of formative and summative assessment items. The ideal candidate should have experience in multiple disciplines with clinical relevance, including:

Physiology and Clinical PhysiologyBiochemistryMicrobiologyMolecular BiologyNeuroscienceImmunology

ESTIMATED START DATE: February 1, 2025

Position Rank/Classification:

The position is open at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, and the assigned rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop Curriculum: oversee the development and integration of content related to Physiology, including the development of clinically relevant narratives and various assessment tools, including but not limited to National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NCBE) style multiple choice questions and assessment of student performance in active learning sessions.

Teach/Instruct/Facilitate: actively engage in student instruction, developing and delivering content using active learning methodologies. Collaborate with faculty colleagues to create, deliver, and pre-record flipped classroom content. Facilitate small and large group active learning. Serve as a facilitator for small group discussions such as case-based learning and other small group sessions.

Assessments/Evaluations: create learning objectives related to respective foundational sciences and map them to the curriculum. Use appropriate metrics and assessment methods to ensure that students meet those objectives. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff for continuous quality improvement of courses, sessions, activities, and assessments.

Serve: participate actively in leadership and group memberships within the chiropractic program (such as curriculum committee, admission committee, etc.)

Grow Professionally: Participate in professional development programs to enhance teaching, education, and other skills needed to execute their responsibilities.

Other: perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree (DC, DC/PhD, MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent) with specific training and experience in Physiology or a closely related field

Preferred Work Experiences and Qualifications:

Greater than two years of experience in an accredited chiropractic educational program with a concentration in Physiology and/or a closely related field(s)Demonstrated experience and expertise in chiropractic and/or medical education, including curriculum development, formulating and editing assessment tools, and delivery in the field of Physiology and related disciplinesExperience designing, delivering, and evaluating an integrated foundational science courseComfort with an array of educational technologies and active learning methodologiesUnderstanding of different assessment methodsExperience with different adult learning methods (e.g., Cognitive Based Learning (CBL), Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Team-Based Learning (TBL), simulations, etc.)

Skills Expected of All Doctor of Chiropractic Faculty Members:

Exemplary written, verbal, and other communication skillsAdaptable and flexible to the needs of the position and the programBuild and maintain collaborative relationships internal and external to the universityEnjoy exploring and supporting innovation in teaching strategies, professional growth opportunities, and moreAbility to recognize and support innovationHighly self-directed, reliable, and accountableAbility to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and a commitment to diversity and inclusionAbility to effectively advise a diversity of studentsCommitment to meet and maintain professional development requirements related to this roleWillingness to seek opportunities to contribute to educational scholarship

INSTITUTION:TheUniversity 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. Pitt is home to 16 schools and colleges that offer a breadth of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs. The university offers over 645 degrees and certificate programs. Total enrollment at Pitt (including graduate and professional schools) is 28,234 (18,274 full-time undergraduates, 9,960 graduate students). A proven economic engine, Pitt contributes $4.2 billion to communities throughout Pennsylvania. In addition to membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU), Pitt consistently appears in the top echelon of national and global university rankings. In 2021, the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings again named the Pittsburgh campus as the No. 1 public university in the Northeastern United States. Pitt ranks fifth among U.S. universities in competitive grants awarded to members of its faculty by the National Institutes of Health. The university ranks ninth nationally in federal science and engineering funding, according to the National Science Foundation. Pitt is No. 19 among the nation’s top public colleges and universities in the 2021 U.S. News World Report of Best Colleges and No. 47 on its list of best global universities.

SCHOOL:The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences was established in 1969 as a health sciences school of the University of Pittsburgh. SHRS stands on its solid reputation as an international leader in rehabilitation and disabilities education, research, and community services, improving the lives and independence of all people with a focus on people at risk for having chronic conditions or disabilities and those who have traditionally been underserved and underrepresented. The vision of the school is to be a catalyst for a world free of barriers and disparities that allows all people, regardless of health, to have opportunities to participate in life to the fullest, to be accomplished through education, research, and service. SHRS is a nationally renowned leader in the field of healthcare education, research, and clinical practice preparation. With 14 different disciplines related to health and rehabilitative care, SHRS shapes future generations of health care professionals, therapists, counselors, advocates, scientists, providers, and practitioners trained to serve the needs of all people, regardless of background, levels of health, or mobility. Pitt SHRS has grown to over 20 degree programs, forged beneficial linkages across the Health Sciences and University, and has found its graduate programs holding top spots in annual graduate school rankings. Five SHRS graduate programs earned top spots in the recent US News and World Report's annual graduate school ranking of disciplines: Physical Therapy (#8), Occupational Therapy (#1), Speech-Language Pathology (#5), Audiology (#6), and Rehabilitation Counseling (#18). Pitt SHRS reaps many benefits as part of a research-intensive university and as a member of a cohesive and well-organized cadre of health sciences schools. Additionally, SHRS enjoys strong relationships with the world-class University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), the Veterans Administration (VA) Pittsburgh Healthcare System, as well as collaborations with researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in its Robotics Institute and the School of Computer Science. Pitt SHRS is well-positioned for the future with unparalleled research activity, including the recent receipt of four Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) grants, a strong cadre of faculty and staff, clinical education programs with excellent student outcomes, and a major focus on interprofessional education and practice (IPE/IPP).

APPLICATION AND QUERIES: Applications for this position should be submitted through the Talent Center Careers at Pitt Online Portal: www.join.pitt.edu www.join.pitt.edu using requisition # 24007856. A complete application includes (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching portfolio (max four pages), which includes a statement of teaching philosophy and/or pedagogical practices and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student evaluations and/or model classroom assignments); AND (4) 3 letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Michael Wiles, DC, EdD, Search Committee Chair, at mrw157@pitt.edu.