Faculty.Professor.Associate - Full-Time

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 laboratory instruction in the Chiropractic Sciences courses of the DCP curriculum. The position additionally involves instruction related to the diagnosis and management of spinal and extraspinal disorders prevalent in contemporary chiropractic practice. Additional laboratory or classroom instruction in the DCP may be assigned depending on the needs of the program and as assigned by the Program Director.

Instruction is aimed at introducing and developing the knowledge, skills, clinical reasoning, and professionalism necessary for graduating students to function as evidence-based, primary musculoskeletal practitioners in different clinical settings.

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:

Teach/Instruct/Facilitate: Teach the diagnosis and management of spinal and extraspinal disorders prevalent in contemporary chiropractic practice in both lecture and/or laboratory settings. Train, supervise, and coordinate lab instruction with assigned teaching assistants. Stimulate class discussions and student participation in learning activities.

Develop Curriculum: Create and/or compile course materials for distribution to students, such as syllabi (with learning objectives mapped to programmatic objectives and Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) meta-competencies), notes, lab guides, online resources and/or bibliographies of specialized materials for reading and/or writing assignments.

Assessments/Evaluations: Create and/or compile, administer, and evaluate student written or laboratory examinations for the purposes of assigning student grades.

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:

• Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Chiropractic degree program.
• Relevant practice experience within the last 15 years.
• Active Pennsylvania DC license (or the ability to acquire such licensure upon hire).

Preferred Work Experiences and Qualifications:

• Clinical practice experience as a chiropractor in an interdisciplinary medical setting.
• Post-graduate training and/or certification relevant to the aforementioned (e.g. Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Diplomate in Radiology, Orthopaedics, or Sports Chiropractic).
• Relevant teaching experience of aforementioned coursework.
• Formal training in evidence-based medicine/practice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Have sufficient stamina to provide lecture and/or lab instruction with brief breaks over a 1-4 hour period.
• Have sufficient mobility to move among students engaged in various types of lab activities.
• Have sufficient visual acuity to accurately identify student psychomotor abilities.
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate adjusting tables and/or equipment as instructional activities demand.

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. 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 using requisition #24007857. A complete application includes (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, AND (3) 3 letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Shireesh Bhalerao, DC, MCR, Search Committee Chair, at shb134@pitt.edu.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity, EOE including disability/vets.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equality, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. The commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals, to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.