Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

University of the Pacific

Stockton (CA)

On-site

USD 25,668 - 37,944

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent university in California is seeking a Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor for its Nursing program. The role focuses on teaching didactic courses, mentoring students, and engaging in a collaborative educational environment. Candidates should have a master's degree and experience in nursing education. This part-time position promotes innovative teaching methods and fosters student learning.

Qualifications

  • A master's degree or equivalent required.
  • Promise of teaching success and scholarly achievements.
  • Experience teaching nursing courses preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Teach didactic courses each semester.
  • Mentor student-directed scholarly work.
  • Engage with students through discussions.

Skills

Evidence-Based Research
Community Health
Health Assessment
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Pharmacology
Adult Health/Gero
Critical Care Nursing
Pediatrics
Mental Health Nursing
Quality Improvement
Informatics
Health Care Policy/Advocacy
Care Coordination and Transition Management
Capstone EBP Projects
Advanced Pharmacology

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Canvas EMS
Exam soft

Job description

Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

Position Information

Title

Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

Campus
Department

Nursing

Posting Number

F00782

Full or Part Time

Part Time

Open Date

07/05/2023

Close Date

Open Until Yes

Days Per Week
Position Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The School of Health Sciences at the University of the Pacific invites applicants for a part‑time, adjunct, non‑tenure track position in the Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing Program (ELMSN). The ELMSN Program is designed for students who have a bachelor’s degree, complete the required prerequisites, and enter the ELMSN program. Graduates are eligible for RN licensure, a Public Health Certificate, and an MSN degree. Teaching is the primary focus at the University. We aspire to promote student learning within a humanistic environment that facilitates student success to be competent self‑directed learners.

The successful faculty candidate will be part of a highly motivated, cohesive faculty of experienced educators working as an interdisciplinary team to deliver a forward‑thinking ELMSN curriculum designed to meet the new AACN Master’s Essentials (2021).

Primary Purpose

Assistant Clinical Professor will be the faculty of record for teaching/facilitating one (1) or two (2) didactic courses each semester. The accelerated trimester program curriculum is delivered over two (2) years.

Essential Functions
  • Teach courses in areas of expertise using innovative teaching modalities.
  • Create a student‑centered learning environment.
  • Prepare lectures or recorded PowerPoints, course content, and other media rich technologies for effective teaching.
  • Engage regularly with students in discussion boards and virtual meetings for advising and clarification of course expectations.
  • Grade learning activities and provide timely constructive feedback.
  • Mentor student‑directed scholarly work.
  • Provide academic advising.
  • Design and conduct educational programs and courses of instruction in accordance with the policies of the University.
  • Actively participate in the comprehensive planning or review of the development and quality improvement of the educational programs and courses of study, assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of such programs and courses, and make recommendations to the Deans and Provost concerning the educational mission, programs and policies of the University.
  • Participate in the selection, evaluation, and advancement of faculty and academic administrators.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Seeking Applicants With Content Expertise In One (1) Or More Master’s Core Courses And/Or BRN Specialty Content Areas (Minimum)
  • Evidence‑Based Research
  • Community Health
  • Health Assessment
  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • Pharmacology
  • Adult Health/Gero
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Pediatrics
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Quality Improvement
  • Informatics
  • Health Care Policy/Advocacy
  • Care Coordination and Transition Management
  • Capstone EBP Projects
  • Advanced Pharmacology
Minimum Qualifications
  • A master’s degree or its equivalent in the field of specialization and a promise of teaching success and of scholarly or artistic achievements; a candidate without a master’s degree must have equivalent educational or professional experience in the appropriate area of instructional responsibility, and the recommendation for Population Health Epidemiology appointment must contain a statement of this equivalence.
Preferred Qualifications
  • MSN or Doctoral Degree in Nursing, PhD, DNP , EdD or doctoral degree in a related field.
  • Experience with Canvas EMS and Exam soft.
  • Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written modalities. One to two years’ experience in teaching nursing courses.
  • Ability to work as a team with administrators, fellow faculty, staff, and students. Knowledge, skills, and experience in working with diverse students.
  • One to two years’ experience teaching as a clinical instructor.Expertise in clinical skills/simulation.
  • Knowledge, skills, and experience in working with diverse students.
  • 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.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel

Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs.

Hiring Range

$2,300 - $3,400 per unit. 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

THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION. Your application will be active for 90 days. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and are reviewed by the hiring department as openings become available. To maintain your application within the system, you will need to re‑apply.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed before the date of the interview.

Note: if a job‑specific posting is created and you are interested in that specific position, please apply to that job posting. Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future employment in openings of this type since availability can be unpredictable and consideration competitive.

Contact Information

Contact Email: [not provided]

Reference Letter Information
Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?

Yes

Minimum Number of References

2

Maximum Number of References

2

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.

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