Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific is seeking an Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor in Nursing to teach Master of Nursing (ELMSN) program content and oversee student placements. Ideal candidates should have an MSN in Nursing, an active California RN license, and at least two years of recent nursing experience. Responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, and collaborating within clinical agencies. A salary range of $120,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year is offered, dependent on experience and market factors.

Qualifications

• MSN in Nursing or related field required.
• Current active California RN license that is unencumbered.
• At least 2 years of recent nurse experience in a content specialty.

Responsibilities

• Teach Master of Nursing program content in didactic and clinical settings.
• Advise students and oversee clinical adjuncts.
• Manage required clinical documentation and curriculum development.

Skills

Effective teaching

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Evaluation methodologies

Culturally responsive practices

Knowledge in simulation

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Education

MSN in Nursing or related field

Terminal degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD) or ABD

Tools

Canvas or other LMS

Job description

Position Information

Title: Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor
Department: Nursing
Posting Number: F01068
Employment Type: Full Time
Contract Length: 3 years (non‑tenure track)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

Teach Master of Nursing (ELMSN) program content in didactic and clinical settings, advise students, participate in simulation, curriculum development, interprofessional education, oversee clinical adjuncts and student placement in clinical agencies, manage required clinical documentation, orient part‑time faculty, conduct student and faculty evaluations, assist with accreditation preparation, and attend program, curriculum, and other campus committee meetings. Other duties may include contacting clinical agencies, orienting and evaluating part‑time faculty, interviewing prospective students. Effective teaching, collaboration, research, creative activity, and service to the University are required for retention and promotion.

Minimum Qualifications

• MSN in Nursing or related field.
• A current active California RN license that is unencumbered.
• At least 2 years of recent nurse experience in a content specialty within the last five years.
• Eligibility for approval as a BRN‑approved faculty member by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD) or ABD candidate expected to complete dissertation within two years of appointment.
• Minimum two years instructional experience in an academic setting.
• Knowledge and skills related to adult/birth‑society teaching, methodology, curriculum development, and evaluation, or willingness to acquire them within the first year of teaching.
• BRN approval as a content expert.
• Experience using Canvas or other LMS.
• Expertise in simulation or other innovative teaching modalities.
• Health qualifications required to teach students in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching diverse students and creating culturally responsive practices.
• Experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in higher‑education settings.

Physical Requirements

In‑person role; successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of Sacramento Pacific campus. The physical demands described are typical for this position; reasonable accommodations can be made.

Hiring Range

$120,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year. Pay may vary with scope, qualifications, internal equity, and market factors.

Anti‑Discrimination/EEO Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected characteristic.