Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track)

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Tenure Track Professor in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The role reports to the Department Chair and emphasizes teaching, service, and scholarship in online and hybrid formats.

The successful candidate will teach, develop course content, mentor students, and contribute to scholarly activities while engaging in service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Doctorate in Social Work or related field.
• 2 years post-MS W social work practitioner experience.
• 2 years teaching experience in social work education.
• Record of peer-reviewed scholarship suitable for tenure-track.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly productivity, including grant-funded research.

Responsibilities

• Teach online and/or hybrid courses in areas of expertise using innovative methods.
• Create online asynchronous and hybrid content, including course management, readings, lectures, quizzes, discussions, and assessments.
• Provide student support, feedback, and mentorship; engage with students in forums and virtual meetings.
• Grade coursework and mentor student-directed scholarly work; provide academic advising.
• Engage in service activities and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly productivity

Service engagement

Student mentorship

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Information

Title

Campus

Department

Department Social Work

Posting Number

Posting Number F01117

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Days Per Week

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The Assistant/Associate Tenure Track Professor position is being hired for the Master of Social Work ( MSW ) and will report directly to the Department Chair. Tenure Track faculty will be primarily responsible for teaching courses, engaging in service, and scholarship.

Job Description and Responsibilities Include:

• Teach online and/or hybrid courses in areas of expertise, using innovative teaching modalities.
• Create or co-create online asynchronous and/or hybrid course content materials in the areas of expertise, including but not limited to:
• Managing course and course content
• Reading assignments
• Recorded and/or live lectures
• Outlines, scripts, voice-over, podcasts, and similar
• Quizzes and exams
• Discussion boards
• Assignments
• Assessments
• Student support and guidance
• Instructions and overview
• Other teaching material
• Create a student-centered learning environment, responsive to student needs in asynchronous and hybrid environments
• Prepare lectures, power points, videos, course content and other technology utilized to enhance teaching
• Engage regularly with students through online forums, communication, discussion activities, virtual meetings
• Grade learning activities and provide timely and constructive feedback
• Mentor student-directed scholarly work
• Academic advising
• Actively engage in service activities as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

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 of Social Work ( MSW ) from a CSWE accredited institution
• Doctorate in Social Work or related field
• 2 years post- MSW social work practitioner experience in the field of social work
• 2-year teaching experience in social work education
• Record of peer-reviewed scholarship appropriate for appointment at the Assistant/ Associate Professor rank
• Evidence of teaching excellence and potential for scholarly productivity, including grant-funded research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practice experience within one or more of the following areas:
  • Research methods
  • Medical/hospital social work
  • Community health
  • Behavioral health and integrated systems
  • Program evaluation and management
  • Policy and advocacy work
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and instructional design
• Experience in academic advising and student support services
• Experience with online learning management systems, education platforms and technologies
• Experience with online pedagogy and tools
• Content expertise in generalist or specialized courses including but not limited to:
  • Research methods
  • Health and social welfare policy and advocacy
  • Research and evaluation
  • Healthcare-focused social work practice
  • Behavioral health-focused social work practice
  • Social work within health and aging
  • School-based social work practice
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Substance use assessment and treatment
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work

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.

While this could be an online position, Pacific’s three campuses are within California and its faculty and staff are mostly California residents. For administrative purposes, California residents are preferred. Out of state hires must be approved either by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (for academic hires) or by the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $100,000 - $115,000 (We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.)

Special Instructions

Contact Information

Contact Email

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes

Minimum Number of References

Minimum Number of References 2

Maximum Number of References

Maximum Number of References 3

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a PhD in Social Work or Doctorate in Social Work?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have 2 years post-MSW social work practitioner experience in the field of social work?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have 2-years teaching experience in social work education full-time or part-time in asynchronous programs?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly:Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly:Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
  • Yes
  • No
• Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
  • Yes
  • No