Adjunct Instructor, Medical Sciences

The Doctor of Medical Science Program within the Department of Medical Sciences at High Point University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to serve as a Course Director. Course assignments commensurate with individual candidate experience, content expertise and program need. Assignments may include any of the following:

EBM in Medical Sciences
• EBM Principals – Cardiology – 3 cr.
• EBM Principals – Gastroenterology & Nutrition – 3 cr.
• EBM Principals – Pulmonology – 3 cr.
• EBM Principals – Neurology – 3 cr.
• EBM Principals – Musculoskeletal – 3 cr.
• EBM Principals – Endocrinology – 3 cr.

Healthcare Leadership
• Self-Leadership Theory and Practice – 3 cr.
• Healthcare Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – 3 cr.

Patient Safety
• Quality and Patient Safety – 2 cr.
• Legal and Ethical Considerations in Healthcare – 2 cr.

Research Methods
• Medical Writing – 3 cr.
• Statistics and Data Analysis in Healthcare – 3 cr.

Health Professions Educator Concentration
• Principles of Adult Learning – 3 cr.
• Curricular Theory and Practice – 3 cr.
• Program Assessment and Evaluation – 3 cr.
• Online Teaching Theory and Practice – 3 cr.

Health Professions Administration Concentration
• Principles of Business and Strategic Planning – 3 cr.
• Health Care Finance – 3 cr.
• Operations Management – 3 cr.
• Healthcare Information Technology – 3 cr.

Courses within the DMS program are offered in 6-week sessions. Each adjunct faculty member will be assigned one course that will be offered annually in one of the following 6-week sessions:
• Fall Semester: Session A, Session B
• Spring Semester: Session A, Session B
• Summer Semester: Session A, Session B

Qualifications and Requirements:

It is strongly preferred that DMS Adjunct Faculty have a doctorate degree and have the requisite knowledge and skills to teach in the program effectively.  Current NCCPA certification if a PA; current specialty board if a MD/DO.  Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching medical learners and familiarity with online learning.  A proven history in PA leadership, scholarship, and advocacy desired. Candidates located in remote locations to High Point, North Carolina will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Course content would need to be developed and uploaded into the Blackboard Ultra learning management system before the start of the 6-week course (session).    Course content/activities includes:

• Recorded lectures,
• Meaningful application activities or facilitation of thoughtful discussions via discussion boards,
• Interaction with students during the six weeks,
• Grading or evaluating student work/assignments, with grades submitted immediately after the end of the session. 
• It is expected that DMS adjunct faculty:
  • Maintains effective assessment strategies for course and curriculum improvement.
  • Fosters curricular and instructional approaches that recognize differences in individual learning, encourage problem-solving, and facilitate the acquisition of competencies and skills in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Ensures course specific student learning outcomes are achieved and incorporated from the program provided syllabus template through best educational practices in teaching and mentoring. Resources must either be provided or obtainable on-line through the university library system
• DMS students should not be required to purchase books for the course; however, the reading materials and topics that meet the learning objectives are up to the individual course instructor.
• The program roughly estimates 6 hours of time per week per course for students in the DMS program.  Recordings, activities, readings, and assignments should be geared to meet program defined learning outcomes using these “guiderails”. 

Application review begins immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

Applicants should upload a single PDF document including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, summaries of teaching philosophy and teaching experience, transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references under the Resume / Cover Letter attachment section.

For more information, please contact Dr. Linda Sekhon, Founding Chair of the Department of Medical Sciences and Professor of Medical Sciences and Professor of Physician Assistant Studies at lsekhon@highpoint.edu.

General Information:

The Department of Medical Sciences is housed in the Congdon School of Health Sciences.  Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, evidence-based clinical practice and community engagement, the Congdon School of Health Sciences advances patient-centered care across the lifespan by educating and preparing exceptional scholars and compassionate healthcare professionals who are dedicated to life-long learning and an inter-professional approach to achieving optimal outcomes.  At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. 

High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas.  High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.  The University encourages all applicants to apply.

High Point University is an equal opportunity employer