Adjunct Instructor – Doctor of Medical Science

Job Summary

The Adjunct Instructor – DMSc will direct the education and instruction of DMSc students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Didactic

• Assists the Associate Program Director (APD) and Program Director in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program
• Assists in course creation
• Participates in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum
• Course Instructor for the assigned course
• Reviews the Student Handbook annually when applicable
• Schedules and assists with student remediation as needed
• Provides for the continuous review and update of all didactic course materials and learning objectives within the specified course faculty member is teaching in
• Provides security for all courses and examination materials
• Reviews instruments for student and faculty course evaluations
• Assists in other duties as assigned by the Program Leadership
• Attends scheduled staff and faculty meetings when applicable
• Other duties as assigned by the VP of Academic Innov & Assoc Provost & Program Director of DMSc or their designee
  
  
  

Students

• Reviews didactic/academic performance with students as needed
• Provides remediation for students with sub-standard performance as needed
• Advises the Program Leadership of any problems related to student behavior, academic performance, or professionalism
• Upholds the values and mission of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
  
  
  

Qualifications And Credentials

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• NCCPA-certified PA or holds Emeritus Status
• Licensure or eligible for licensure (if applicable)
• Doctoral degree in a Health-Related Field
• Greater than 5 years of clinical experience
• Experience teaching in Higher Education
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Greater than 10 years of clinical experience
• Greater than 5 years in education
• Documented professional development within PAEA and has sought out opportunities beyond education to further clinical expertise
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office.
• Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
  
  
  

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

ACHE is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
• Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
• Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
  
  
  

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Expertise in negotiation.
  
  
  

Physical And Sensory Abilities

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
• May require significant travel or work away from campus.
• Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
• Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
• Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
• Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.
  
  
  

If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Vicki Broadaway, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2287 or vicki.broadaway@achehealth.edu.

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.