Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor Online (Temporary Employee Pool)

University of the Pacific; California, Sacramento (MO, CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor for their new online Master of Social Work program. This role involves teaching and developing innovative online courses while fostering a student-centered learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work and experience in online education. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where your contributions will help shape the future of social work education. If you're passionate about teaching and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution.
• Two years post-MSW social work practitioner experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach online asynchronous and/or hybrid courses in social work.
• Create course materials and engage with students online.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Online Learning Management Systems

Student Support

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Doctoral Degree in Social Work

Tools

Online Education Platforms

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Title	Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor Online (Temporary Employee Pool)
Campus	Sacramento
Department	Social Work
Posting Number	F00955
Full or Part Time	Part Time
Open Date	02/06/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year

Position Description

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.

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Kelly-Richmond Moore

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions	The Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor position is being hired for the new online Master of Social Work (MSW) track and will report directly to the Assistant Program Director for the online MSW track and the Department Chair. Online visiting assistant clinical faculty will be primarily responsible for teaching online asynchronous and/or hybrid courses. Responsibilities include: Teach or co-teach online asynchronous 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: Course syllabi. Managing online 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 Engaging regularly with students through online forums, communication, discussion activities, virtual meetings Grading learning activities and providing timely and constructive feedback Mentor student-directed scholarly work Provide advising as needed and directed by the Assistant Program Director - Online MSW track or Department Chair. Perform other duties as assigned. Content expertise in generalist or specialized courses including but not limited to: Health and social welfare policy and advocacy. Social, behavioral, psychological interventions in health and behavioral health settings. Research and evaluation. Healthcare-focused social work practice. Behavioral health-focused social work practice. Mental health diagnosis and intervention. Diabetes care and management. Social work within health and aging. School-based social work practice. Trauma-informed practice. Substance Use assessment and treatment. 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. Two (2) years post-MSW social work practitioner experience in the field of social work. One (1) year teaching experience in social work education full-time or part-time in asynchronous programs.
Preferred Qualifications	Doctoral degree in Social Work. Two (2) or more years of experience in social work education, teaching asynchronously. Experience with online learning management systems, education platforms and technologies. Clinical social work licensure or eligibility for licensure. Practice experience within one (1) or more of the following areas: Medical/hospital social work. Aging, palliative care, rehabilitation. Community health. Community mental health. Behavioral health and integrated systems. Healthcare evaluation and management. Policy and advocacy work. Demonstrated experience in online curriculum development and instructional design. Experience in academic advising and student support services. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proven knowledge of accreditation standards and processes for social work programs. Experience with online pedagogy and tools Clinical social work licensure or eligibility for licensure Strong knowledge, skills and experience in working with diverse students and client/patient populations. 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 Strong knowledge and understanding of CSWE required competency-based learning 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
Hiring Range	$7,000.00 - $8,000.00 per term. 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	[e-mail]

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Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?	Yes
Minimum Number of References	2
Maximum Number of References	3
Background Check Statement
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not 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.