Clinical Adjunct Faculty, Instructor – Doctor of Medical Science Program

Adjunct Faculty Member will teach courses in the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach and/or coordinate courses in the online Doctor of Medical Science program related to area of content expertise. Teaching courses includes preparation of the syllabus, preparation of learning materials, frequent and clear communication with students and other program faculty, strong faculty engagement and presence in the online course, and responsiveness to student questions (via email or in the course site)
• Seek and evaluate innovative educational methodologies to improve teaching and learning activities.
• Create or modify course content, assessments, and/or teaching style based on assessment results, professional development experience, and curricular mapping results.
• Participate in instructor evaluation, assessment of student academic achievement and demonstrate modification of teaching techniques in accordance with assessment feedback.
• Participate in program accreditation activities as assigned.
• Participate in and successfully complete all university-required training.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Faculty should hold the appropriate graduate degree, (e.g., DMSc, DHS, PhD, EdD, etc.) in physician assistant/associate, public health, health administration, or education or a closely related discipline relevant to the department's academic curricula.
• Must be familiar with innovative teaching methodologies and effective student evaluation methods.
• Candidates located in Iowa are preferred; however, applicants from Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, or Indiana may also be considered.

Essential skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and, interpersonal skills.
• Effectively present information to students, peers, administrators, and the community.
• Constructively respond to feedback, inquiries, and concerns from students or peers.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Promote a collaborative team-focused environment.
• Demonstrate interpersonal, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned with the department's and the university's mission, vision, and values.
• Adhere to program, department, college, and university policies and procedures.