Course Writers and Adjuncts, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Program

University of Western States - Portland, OR

Part-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

Educational Services

About the position

To facilitate the development of a new Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program, University of Western States (UWS) is seeking adjunct faculty members to create course content and serve as instructors in the program. Instructors in the University of Western States' doctoral program in naturopathic medicine are responsible for ensuring students meet all learning outcomes and successfully complete their course as outlined in the course description, weekly objectives and syllabus. Instructors are also responsible for ensuring students receive appropriate feedback and assessment of their progress throughout the course. Course creation will involve the development of course content and materials to guide high quality learning experiences for students. Adjunct positions in course development and instruction start March 1, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Create course content and resources including lectures, presentations, assignments, learning activities, assessments and other elements specified.
• Work closely with the program dean to ensure that all course materials meet program standards for quality and rigor.
• Work with Center for Teaching and Learning staff to ensure that all course materials are consistent with best practices and are compatible with the UWS learning management system (LMS) Canvas.
• Work with the program dean to ensure that all course materials and assessments align with course and program learning outcomes.
• Identify outside resources to be used for assigned reading/viewing, supporting resources and optional exploration opportunities.
• Provide instruction to students in learning environment.
• Create a learning environment with a focus on critical thinking, student inquiry and engagement.
• Create, monitor and contribute to classroom discussion.
• Assess and grade student work.
• Provide detailed feedback to students on their learning and performance on graded activities.
• Respond to student questions and concerns.
• Connect students with resources within and outside the course to facilitate their learning.
• Coordinate successful course delivery.
• Provide key course documents (e.g. syllabus, discussion forum guidelines, etc.) according to specified deadlines.
• Manage course settings and functions using the UWS LMS.
• Post final course grades according to specified deadlines.
• Maintain and update course content.
• Revise and replace lectures as new information and evidence become available.
• Use student feedback and performance outcomes to modify the course (coordinated with program director).
• Ensure ongoing alignment of course materials and activities with course- and program-level assessment plan (coordinated with program director).
• Ensure that materials, links, etc. are functioning in the course.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research and clinical practice developments in areas relevant to the course content.
• Attend trainings, faculty meetings and other professional development activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a health science field.
• Health sciences teaching experience at the master's or doctoral level.
• Clinical experience for courses related to patient care.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with general computing tasks (word processing, presentation software, email, internet searching, research database navigation, etc.).
• Experience with one or more of the following educational technologies: learning management systems, online library systems, lecture capture, video conferencing/telepresence tools, electronic assessment systems, lab simulation tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting in recorded and live formats.
• Invested in supporting students to maximize their success.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine.
• ND license.
• Health sciences teaching experience in naturopathic medicine at doctoral level.
• Clinical experience for courses related to patient care.
• Experience with one or more of the following systems: Moodle, Panopto, Canvas, Zoom.
• Best practices in adult learning theory and medical education, with emphasis on critical thinking and evidence-based research.

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off
• Medical and dental insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Multiple flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement