Troy University
Director of Chiropractic Education Program
🇺🇸 Dothan, AL
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Project Management
🗓️ October 9th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Troy University is hiring a Director of Chiropractic Education Program. The role involves leading the inaugural chiropractic education program by overseeing faculty and staff, managing program operations, developing curriculum, preparing accreditation materials, teaching, and actively engaging in recruitment and scholarly activities to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
Highlights
- Lead faculty and staff supervision and program operations for the chiropractic education program.
- Develop curriculum and prepare self-study and accreditation documents for the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).
- Teach courses within the chiropractic program while ensuring compliance with CCE standards.
- Engage in scholarly research, service on multiple committees, and student and faculty recruitment.
- Require a Doctor of Chiropractic degree with at least five years of clinical practice and teaching experience in chiropractic education.
- Prefer candidates with administrative experience in chiropractic program accreditation and management.
- Non-tenure track, 12-month Assistant Professor position with a 5/5 teaching load or equivalent, with possible course load reduction.
- Work within the College of Health Sciences, School of Allied Health at Troy University, located on the Dothan campus.
- Program accreditation requires coordination with Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with supervisory responsibilities and possible occasional driving duties.
Director of Chiropractic Education Program Full Description
Director of Chiropractic Education Program
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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | F1034P
Position Title | Director of Chiropractic Education Program
Position Type | Faculty
Department | School of Allied Health
Division | College of Health Sciences
Campus | Dothan
Faculty Rank | Assistant Professor
If Faculty position | 12 Month
Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? | Non-Tenure Track
Work Status | Full-Time (FT)
Temporary | No
Location | Dothan - D01
Job Summary | The College of Health Sciences at Troy University invites applications for a 12-month, inaugural Director of Chiropractic Education, as a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice in Chiropractic to begin January 1, 2026 or until filled. Applicants should possess an earned Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Applicants should possess the potential for publication of scholarly research, external funding, and must be eligible to work in the United States.
Troy University’s College of Health Sciences, received approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) to offer a Doctor of Chiropractic program. The program must also be approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Troy University holds the Carnegie classification as a doctoral research university. The College of Health Science encompasses the School of Allied Health, School of Nursing, and the School of Social Work and Human Services. Non-tenure track faculty members are expected to teach a 5/5 teaching load or the equivalent. Applicants for this position should expect to serve as the inaugural director of the chiropractic program, a new designation, which may include a course load reduction.
The School of Allied Health offers bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Nutrition, Sport Coaching, and Interprofessional Health Studies, and master’s degrees in Athletic Training, Applied Physiology, Physical Education, Sport Coaching, and Sport Psychology. The Exercise Physiology program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Additional accreditations include the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator preparation (CAEP).
The School of Nursing offers an associate of science, bachelors of science, master of science, and doctor of nursing practice. The graduate programs include the family nurse practitioner, healthcare informatics and nursing leadership, and nursing education concentrations. The programs are accredited the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
The School of Social Work and Humans Services offers a bachelor of social work, a bachelor in human services, and a master of social work. The social work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work education (CSWE).
Duties and Responsibilities: The candidate hired for this position will be responsible for faculty and staff supervision, program operations, curriculum development, self-study preparation, and letter of intent submission for initial accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE). Additional duties will include teaching within the chiropractic program while also ensuring compliance with the principles, processes, and required standards for accreditation by CCE, scholarly activities, along with service on community, department, college, and university committees. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, student and faculty recruitment.
Troy University’s main campus is in Troy, Alabama, with a satellite campus in Dothan and Montgomery, Alabama. The new chiropractic program will be located on the Dothan campus in conjunction with a bachelor of science in nursing and an accelerated master of science in nursing program within the School of Nursing.
Conveniently located on more than 400 acres on U.S. Highway 231, the Dothan campus serves as primarily adult learners seeking to further their education. The campus is one of Dothan’s best exercise and nature venues and is home to the Harrison Walking Trail, which is made up of three paths totaling approximately 4.5 miles. The campus also houses a 6.7-mile biking trail. There is also a 2-acre pond and a 1-acre stream located on the lush site.
Dothan is one of the region’s most progressive cities. The community offers a mild winter climate, affordable housing, low property taxes and a wide variety of products and services that includes healthcare, education, shopping and cultural entertainment. Located a few short miles from the state lines of Florida and Georgia, the area embraces the best that life has to offer, providing its residents not only modern conveniences and amenities of much larger cities, but also retains the charm and friendliness of the South.
In Class Teaching Percentage | 75%-100%
Online Teaching Percentage | 0% - 25%
Minimum Qualifications | Doctor of Chiropractic degree with at least five years of clinical practice experience and five years of teaching experience within a chiropractic education program.
Preferred Qualifications | Administrative experience within a Doctor of Chiropractic program providing oversight of CCE accreditation compliance and academic program management.
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours | Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | Yes
Posting Date | 10/07/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | Interested applicants should submit the following with their online application:
· Cover letter of interest and qualifications· Curriculum Vitae· Letter expressing teaching philosophy· Contact information for three (3) professional references· Academic transcripts from all institutions attended
Benefits are available the first month of employment and include health, dental, (optional) vision insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans (optional 403 and 457 plans, mandatory state employee pension plan). Questions about this position should be addressed to Dr. LaGary Carter, Dean- College of Health Sciences, at blcarter@troy.edu
Academic Term Position Will Begin | Spring 2026
Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/45702
Position Title | Director of Chiropractic Education Program
Position Type | Faculty
Department | School of Allied Health
Division | College of Health Sciences
Campus | Dothan
Faculty Rank | Assistant Professor
If Faculty position | 12 Month
Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? | Non-Tenure Track
Work Status | Full-Time (FT)
Temporary | No
Location | Dothan - D01
Job Summary | The College of Health Sciences at Troy University invites applications for a 12-month, inaugural Director of Chiropractic Education, as a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice in Chiropractic to begin January 1, 2026 or until filled. Applicants should possess an earned Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Applicants should possess the potential for publication of scholarly research, external funding, and must be eligible to work in the United States.
Troy University’s College of Health Sciences, received approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) to offer a Doctor of Chiropractic program. The program must also be approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Troy University holds the Carnegie classification as a doctoral research university. The College of Health Science encompasses the School of Allied Health, School of Nursing, and the School of Social Work and Human Services. Non-tenure track faculty members are expected to teach a 5/5 teaching load or the equivalent. Applicants for this position should expect to serve as the inaugural director of the chiropractic program, a new designation, which may include a course load reduction.
The School of Allied Health offers bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Nutrition, Sport Coaching, and Interprofessional Health Studies, and master’s degrees in Athletic Training, Applied Physiology, Physical Education, Sport Coaching, and Sport Psychology. The Exercise Physiology program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Additional accreditations include the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator preparation (CAEP).
The School of Nursing offers an associate of science, bachelors of science, master of science, and doctor of nursing practice. The graduate programs include the family nurse practitioner, healthcare informatics and nursing leadership, and nursing education concentrations. The programs are accredited the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
The School of Social Work and Humans Services offers a bachelor of social work, a bachelor in human services, and a master of social work. The social work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work education (CSWE).
Duties and Responsibilities: The candidate hired for this position will be responsible for faculty and staff supervision, program operations, curriculum development, self-study preparation, and letter of intent submission for initial accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE). Additional duties will include teaching within the chiropractic program while also ensuring compliance with the principles, processes, and required standards for accreditation by CCE, scholarly activities, along with service on community, department, college, and university committees. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, student and faculty recruitment.
Troy University’s main campus is in Troy, Alabama, with a satellite campus in Dothan and Montgomery, Alabama. The new chiropractic program will be located on the Dothan campus in conjunction with a bachelor of science in nursing and an accelerated master of science in nursing program within the School of Nursing.
Conveniently located on more than 400 acres on U.S. Highway 231, the Dothan campus serves as primarily adult learners seeking to further their education. The campus is one of Dothan’s best exercise and nature venues and is home to the Harrison Walking Trail, which is made up of three paths totaling approximately 4.5 miles. The campus also houses a 6.7-mile biking trail. There is also a 2-acre pond and a 1-acre stream located on the lush site.
Dothan is one of the region’s most progressive cities. The community offers a mild winter climate, affordable housing, low property taxes and a wide variety of products and services that includes healthcare, education, shopping and cultural entertainment. Located a few short miles from the state lines of Florida and Georgia, the area embraces the best that life has to offer, providing its residents not only modern conveniences and amenities of much larger cities, but also retains the charm and friendliness of the South.
In Class Teaching Percentage | 75%-100%
Online Teaching Percentage | 0% - 25%
Minimum Qualifications | Doctor of Chiropractic degree with at least five years of clinical practice experience and five years of teaching experience within a chiropractic education program.
Preferred Qualifications | Administrative experience within a Doctor of Chiropractic program providing oversight of CCE accreditation compliance and academic program management.
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours | Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | Yes
Posting Date | 10/07/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | Interested applicants should submit the following with their online application:
· Cover letter of interest and qualifications· Curriculum Vitae· Letter expressing teaching philosophy· Contact information for three (3) professional references· Academic transcripts from all institutions attended
Benefits are available the first month of employment and include health, dental, (optional) vision insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans (optional 403 and 457 plans, mandatory state employee pension plan). Questions about this position should be addressed to Dr. LaGary Carter, Dean- College of Health Sciences, at blcarter@troy.edu
Academic Term Position Will Begin | Spring 2026
Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/45702
Reference Letters
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference |
Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.
Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Social Media website
- Indeed
- Other employment website (please specify below)
- Employee Referral (please specify below)
- Local newspaper (please specify below)
- Professional journal (please specify below)
- Other source (please specify below)
- Please specify:
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have a Doctor of Chiropractic degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have five years of clinical practice experience and five years of teaching experience in a chiropractic education program?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Other Document
Optional Documents
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- Troy University participates in eVerify.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- Troy University participates in eVerify.
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