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Sonoran University is a school of medicine and health sciences grounded in naturopathic principles. Dedicated to the ideal that everyone deserves high quality health care, we engage students in rigorous innovative academic programs, discover and expand knowledge, and empower individuals and communities to achieve optimal health. Naturopathic physicians diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. In addition to the medical college, Sonoran University operates both the Sonoran University Medical Center and the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine onsite. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the overall environment is vibrant and dynamic, with passionate students, staff, and faculty.

POSITION PURPOSE

To serve as a clinical and/or didactic full-time faculty member teaching physical medicine to naturopathic medical students; to actively engage in research or other scholarly activities; to be an active member of the Sonoran University community, the broader communities we serve, and the profession; to promote Sonoran University’s mission, vision, and core values.

In addition, with appropriate qualifications, to serve as Department Chair of Physical Medicine.

Duties And Responsibilities Faculty Member

• Work as part of an academic team and committee environment in a courteous and professional manner.
• Document modifications to course content and instructional methods based on student and course assessment results/feedback.
• Continuously improve teaching based on assessment results and implementation of best practices in teaching and learning.
• Ensure timely submission of student grades and timely coursework feedback from department faculty.
• Adhere to clinical policies, procedures and expectations.
• Align department efforts and goals within the Division of Therapeutics.
• Employ innovative teaching and learning strategies and methods/technologies, such as active learning, flipped classroom, blended learning, case-based study, team-based learning, laboratory, and self-paced instruction, as appropriate.
• Utilize the university portal (MySonoran) and learning management system (Canvas) to the benefit of student learning.
• Remain current in the discipline and update course content to reflect advances in the discipline.
• Attend and participate in campus meetings as well as other service opportunities.
• Teach assigned courses, labs, and/or clinical rotations in accordance with current syllabi and outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Actively participate in scholarly endeavors.
• Perform regular evaluations of student knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Participate in the annual Faculty Performance Evaluation (FPE) process.
• Promote Sonoran University’s vision, mission, and core values internally and to external constituencies.

Additional Duties And Responsibilites Department Chair

• Participate in hiring, and termination, of department faculty.
• Observe student clerkships in the areas of physical medicine and provide feedback to clinic faculty to ensure high quality teaching and learning for the students.
• Strong and open communication with an open-door policy.
• Provide administrative support to department faculty, including but not limited to:
• Create and effectively manage departmental budget in conjunction with Division Director or administrative leadership, as appropriate.
• Review student course evaluations with faculty each quarter.
• Develop and review department faculty performance improvement plans.
• Directly observe classroom instruction. Provide written evaluation of all fulltime and adjunct faculty members teaching within this department on a regular basis with the goal of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Regularly hold Department meetings and participate in Division meetings.
• Manage the department including labs, adjunct faculty and teaching assistants.
• In conjunction with the Division Director or administrative leadership as appropriate, develop and oversee department syllabi, scope and sequence of courses and course content, including curricular revisions.
• In conjunction with the Division Director or administrative leadership, as appropriate, review NPLEX scores after each offering to identify strengths and areas for improvement, including content depth and breadth, delivery best practices, course organization and management, lab practices, course/lab coordination, course series/sequence or other needed changes.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to effectively provide high quality learning experiences in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical setting.
• Effectively work as a team member with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to provide excellent patient care in a naturopathic medical center setting.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding faculty, staff, and student issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to inspire, a positive attitude, confidence, commitment, effective oral and written communication, sense of humor, creativity, intuition, honesty, and ability to delegate.
• Demonstrated breadth of knowledge to effectively teach evidence-informed physical medicine.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Must meet qualifications of Associate Professor or above to be eligible for Department Chair position.
• Ability to participate in a culture of transparency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement in student learning and patient care.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience which may include experience as an adjunct faculty member, teaching assistant or resident; five years or more preferred.
• Ability to embody Sonoran University’s Core Values:
• A minimum of five years of clinical experience.
• Experience teaching clinical sciences and therapeutics.
• We Love
• We Achieve Excellence
• We Are Resilient
• Earned doctorate (e.g., N.D, D.C.) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience using electronic health records.
• We Do the Right Thing
• Must hold, or be able to obtain, a license to practice in the state of Arizona.
• We Shape the Future
• Distance education and blended, (live and online instruction) teaching experience preferred.

Sonoran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender,

national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Sonoran University is a Smoke-Free campus.

• Once an offer is accepted, all external applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Offers of employment shall be contingent upon successful completion of the drug testing and background check process A Covid-19 vaccination is required (or medical/religious exemption is needed) for all employees hired after November 2021.

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