Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring for a Clinical Professor position at the University of the Pacific's School of Health Sciences. This role involves teaching, advising students, and participating in curriculum development and oversight of clinical adjuncts.

The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in nursing or a related field, demonstrate teaching experience, and have a commitment to diversity and inclusion. A doctoral degree is preferred along with a record of scholarship and research.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, clinical research, health sciences, or related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in pharmacology, pathophysiology, biomedical sciences, or health sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach ELMSN program content in didactic and clinical settings.
• Advise students and participate in curriculum development.
• Oversee clinical adjuncts and manage clinical documentation.

Skills

Teaching experience in pharmacology

Research and scholarship

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or related field

Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, DrPH)

Tools

Canvas or other LMS platforms

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: The University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences is seeking to hire a master’s degree or doctoral prepared registered nurse to join the ELMSN program and fill a non‑tenure track position at the Assistant, Associate, Full or Clinical Professor rank (depending on qualifications and academic experience). Teaching ELMSN program content in both didactic and clinical settings, advising students, participating in simulation, curriculum development, interprofessional education, overseeing clinical adjuncts and placement of students in clinical agencies, managing required clinical documentation through a tracking system, assisting with student and part‑time faculty orientation, and accreditation preparation activities. Nursing faculty are expected to attend program, curriculum, and other campus committee meetings. Other responsibilities may include contacting clinical agencies, orienting and evaluating part‑time faculty and interviewing prospective students. Effective teaching, interprofessional collaboration, research, creative activity, and service to the University are required for retention and promotion. This is an appointment with a (3) three‑year contract. Position includes support for research, professional development, and scholarly activities.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision‑making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio‑cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio‑economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, clinical research, health sciences, or related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in pharmacology, pathophysiology, biomedical sciences, or health sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, DrPH, or related).
• Experience teaching research, epidemiology, population health, evidence‑based practice, or community health in higher education.
• Record of scholarship (publications, presentations, grants, quality improvement initiatives).
• Experience with data analysis, program evaluation, or community‑based participatory research.
• Experience integrating population health concepts into clinical education.
• Experience in simulation, case‑based learning, or innovative pedagogy.
• Experience with Canvas or other LMS platforms.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel

Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs.