Description

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Appointment Stream, Part-Time Temporary(4 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(S):

The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for the development and instruction of diagnostic imaging courses in the DCP curriculum consistent with accreditation standards set forth by the Council of Chiropractic Education (CCE).

All said, instruction is aimed at 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:

January 1, 2026

Position Rank/Classification:

The position is open at the Adjunct Assistant Professor rank.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach Diagnostic Imaging 1 course in the DCP aligned with the diagnosis and management of spinal and extraspinal disorders prevalent in contemporary chiropractic practice. Stimulate classroom (virtual or otherwise) discussions and student participation in learning activities.

Create and/or compile pertinent course materials for distribution to students, including (but not limited to): syllabi with course learning objectives specifically mapped to CCE (meta)competencies/goals, notes, lab guides, online resources, and/or bibliographies of specialized materials for reading and/or writing assignments. Create and/or compile, administer, and evaluate student-written examinations for the purpose of assigning student grades.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) awarded by an accredited University/College of Chiropractic.

• Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (DACBR).

• Active DC license.

Preferred Work Experiences and Qualifications:

• Clinical practice experience as a chiropractor in an interdisciplinary medical setting.

• Relevant teaching experience of diagnostic imaging coursework.

• Formal training in evidence-based medicine/practice.

• Reside within reasonable driving distance to the University of Pittsburgh.

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 #25006344. A complete application includes (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; AND (3) 3 letters of recommendation.

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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