Description
Adjunct Assistant Professor 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. This position is Part-Time, approximately one day per week.
CONTENT AREA:
Applicants with a focus on laboratory instruction in the Chiropractic Sciences courses of the DCP curriculum. The position additionally involves hands-on instruction related to the diagnosis and management of spinal and extraspinal disorders prevalent in contemporary chiropractic practice.
Instruction is aimed at assisting the primary course lead instructor with developing the knowledge, skills, clinical reasoning, and professionalism necessary for graduating students to function as an evidence-based, primary musculoskeletal practitioners in different clinical settings.
ESTIMATED START DATE: January 1, 2026
Position Rank/Classification: The position is open at the Adjunct Assistant Professor rank.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach/Instruct/Facilitate: Assist in the hands-on instruction of the diagnosis and management of spinal and extraspinal disorders prevalent in contemporary chiropractic practice in both lecture and/or laboratory settings. Stimulate student participation in learning activities.
Assessments/Evaluations: Assist in administering and evaluating student laboratory examinations for the purposes of assigning student grades.
Other: Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Chiropractic degree program.
• Relevant practice experience within the last 5 years.
• Active Pennsylvania DC license.
Preferred Work Experiences and Qualifications:
• Prior participation in continuing education courses hosted by the University of Pittsburgh's Doctor of Chiropractic Program, reflecting alignment with the program's clinical and educational approaches.
• Clinical practice experience as a chiropractor in an interdisciplinary medical setting.
• Supervisory teaching experience with chiropractic students/clerkships in an interprofessional clinical setting.
• Knowledge of Council on Chiropractic Education accreditation standards.
• Completion of chiropractic residency training.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for sustained periods, up to 4 hours, while providing instruction in a lab setting.
- Be able to move about the classroom and lab to engage with and assist students with various activities.
- Detects, observes, and assesses student psychomotor skills. This includes the ability to inspect both near and far distances to ensure student safety and proper technique.
- Operates, adjusts, and controls instructional tables and equipment as required by lab activities.
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.
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 our 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 health care 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.
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 #25006342. A complete application includes (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; AND (3) 3 letters of recommendation.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to continuing 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.
Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application includes a cover, letter, CV/Resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
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