Job Details

Type: Adjunct / Part-Time
Salary: $45–$55 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week
Posted: 09/24/2025
Location: Phoenix Metro, Arizona – Hybrid (70–80% onsite)
Reports To: Executive Dean (ED)

Position Overview

The Academic Program Coordinator (APC) is a faculty role with administrative responsibilities in the Doctor of Chiropractic Program at the Phoenix Metro site. This role combines teaching (2/3) and program coordination (1/3) to support students, faculty, and operational excellence.

The APC ensures:

• High-quality, evidence-based curriculum delivery.

• Compliance with accreditation standards.

• Positive student experiences, retention, and successful licensure.

• Alignment with SCU’s mission, values, and integrative healthcare principles.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Program Support:

• Manage and support all onsite courses at the Phoenix Metro site.

• Collaborate with ED and Assistant/Associate Program Directors (APDs) to ensure program quality and accreditation compliance.

• Serve as the primary contact for student academic and support needs.

• Participate in university and program committees.

Accreditation & Compliance:

• Support preparation and submission of program reports, self-assessments, and quality assurance documentation.

• Ensure adherence to accrediting bodies and regulatory standards.

Faculty Support & Development:

• Assist ED in recruiting, retaining, and mentoring adjunct faculty.

• Provide input on faculty evaluations and professional development initiatives.

• Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and academic excellence.

Student Support & Engagement:

• Advise and mentor students, ensuring access to appropriate resources.

• Encourage participation in co-curricular and professional activities.

• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Community & Professional Outreach:

• Represent the program at conferences, meetings, and events.

• Develop partnerships with local, national, and international healthcare and chiropractic organizations.

Budget & Resource Management:

• Monitor learning equipment and instructional resources.

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and program sustainability.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction and evaluate student performance in courses.

• Update course materials, syllabi, and teaching strategies based on assessment results.

• Document instructional changes and student outcomes.

• Participate in faculty performance appraisals and academic committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree.

• Minimum of 3 years of chiropractic practice experience.

• Arizona chiropractic license (or ability to obtain within 3 months).

• High proficiency in written and verbal English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education or health sciences.

• Prior program leadership experience (e.g., department chair).

• Experience with regional and programmatic accreditation.

• Track record of scholarly production.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered outcomes.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily indoor, climate-controlled office setting.

• Extended computer use, occasional travel, and attendance at meetings/events required.

• Ability to lift light objects, walk, and stand occasionally.

• Ergonomic support provided.

SCU Core Values

1. Integrative Health: Collaboration across disciplines for student and patient benefit.

2. Evidence-Based Practice: Research-informed decisions and scholarly inquiry.

3. Health Equity: Educate graduates to improve individual and community health.

4. Inclusivity: Foster diverse, equitable, and accessible academic and clinical environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
SCU does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.