Job Details

Type: Adjunct / Part-Time
Salary: $50 per hour
Hours: Up to 20 hours per week
Posted: 09/24/2025
Location: Bellevue, Nebraska – Fully Onsite
Quarter System: Fall Quarter 2025

Position Overview

The Health Center Adjunct Faculty Doctor supports the mission of preparing chiropractic students and interns to deliver safe, effective, and independent patient care. This role provides hands-on instruction, oversight, and evaluation of interns in all aspects of clinical care, including patient assessment, diagnostics, treatment planning, adjustments, and ancillary procedures.

This position offers the opportunity to mentor the next generation of chiropractors while maintaining high standards of professional practice in the College’s health centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise patient care, including history taking, physical exams, diagnostic imaging, chiropractic adjustments, ancillary care, and referrals, ensuring compliance with Nebraska state laws, federal regulations, and Life West policies.

• Be available onsite during scheduled hours for clinical oversight, intern assessments, in-class instruction, and participation in the Clinically Inspired Learning program.

• Oversee X-ray imaging, Patient Diagnosis and Care Summary (PDCS) documentation, and intern competency assessments.

• Participate in Health Center faculty development, meetings, and competency testing.

• Teach and assess required clinical skills and competencies following CCE and Life West protocols.

• Manage patient care in accordance with Medicare compliance guidelines when applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from a CCE-accredited chiropractic college.

• Minimum five years of chiropractic practice experience.

• Current chiropractic license in Nebraska and a clear record with the Nebraska State Board.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; ChiroTouch experience preferred (training provided).

• Teaching experience is preferred.

• Strong command of English.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Ability to multi-task and solve problems in a dynamic environment.

• Self-motivated, professional, and committed to chiropractic education.

Employee Benefits

• Free chiropractic care (discounts for immediate family)

• Unpaid vacation during academic breaks

• 11 paid federal holidays, paid personal and sick days

• Merchandise discount at the college bookstore

• Inclusive and engaging work environment

• Paid community service opportunities

• Eligibility for 401(k) plan after 30 days

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid short- and long-term disability

About Life Chiropractic College West

Founded in 1981, Life West empowers students to transform lives through chiropractic education. The college emphasizes diversity, inclusion, service, and innovation while maintaining a strong legacy of producing successful alumni worldwide.

Learn more about our mission: Life West Mission Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Life West provides equal employment opportunities based on experience and ability, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.