Bellevue Adjunct - Basic Science

Adjunct - Basic Sciences
Life Chiropractic College West 
Location: Bellevue, NE
Give. Do. Love. Serve. From One’s Own Abundance. 

Position Details: 

• Adjunct Faculty 
• Part-Time, Non Exempt 
• Basic Sciences Department 
• Quarter System: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Essential Job Functions:

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

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
• Strong teaching skills in Basic Sciences Subjects:
  • Systemic Histology
  • Skeletal Anatomy
  • Spinal Anatomy
  • Regional Anatomy
  • Cell and/or Systemic Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Pathology
  • Physiopathology
• Strong teaching skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality in regards to students/employee information
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment
• Appropriate multimedia and computer skills

Employee Benefits:

• Free Chiropractic Care for Employees (Discounted Care for Immediate Family Members) 
• Paid Personal Days and Paid Sick Time 
• Merchandise Discount in College Bookstore 
• Engaging and Inclusive Environment
• Paid community service such as local events, fundraisers, and volunteering opportunities
• Eligible to participate in company 401(k) plan (After 30 days of employment)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits (After 30 days of employment) (Full-Time Positions Only) 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability 

About Us:

• At its core, Life West empowers transformation by offering its students a path to help create a brighter future for humanity with the Doctor of Chiropractor (DC) degree.
• In March 1981, through the efforts of Dr. George Anderson, Dr. George Wentland, and Dr. Sid E. Williams, president and founder of Life Chiropractic College, an agreement was reached between Life Chiropractic College and Pacific States Chiropractic College. As a result, the college was renamed Life Chiropractic College West.
• Life West is proud of its history and legacy of producing happy and successful alumni who practice around the world.
• Build a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
• Develop a culture of service within and outside of the college.
• Improve institutional effectiveness through constant innovation and assessment.
• To learn more about Life Chiropractic College West and our mission, please visit our website: https://lifewest.edu/about/mission-statement/

Life Chiropractic College West values diversity in our college and workplace. Our company provides equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants on the basis of experience and the ability to do the available work, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. LCCW  is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.