Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed institution invites applications for a part-time Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor position in the Master of Social Work Program. This role emphasizes innovative teaching and course development in a supportive environment, focusing on healthcare social work. The successful candidate will join a dedicated faculty team, contributing to a dynamic curriculum designed to meet educational standards. If you're passionate about shaping the next generation of social workers and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking academic community where your expertise can make a significant impact on student success.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program required.
• 2+ years of post-MSW practice experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach online, hybrid, or in-person courses in areas of expertise.
• Create course content and engage with students in forums.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Course Development

Student Mentoring

Online Pedagogy

Education

MSW degree

Doctoral Degree in Social Work

Tools

Media-rich Technologies

Online Learning Platforms

Job description

Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

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: Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

Department: Social Work

Posting Number: F00780

Full or Part Time: Part Time

Open Date: 07/05/2023

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Position Description

The School of Health Sciences at the University of the Pacific invites applicants for a part-time, non-tenure position as an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor in the Master of Social Work Program. Part-time faculty will develop and/or teach online, hybrid, and in-person courses.

The accelerated program offers a specialization in healthcare social work. In the traditional sequence for students with baccalaureate degrees in any field, the hybrid curriculum is delivered over four (4) consecutive trimesters. In the advanced standing sequence for students with baccalaureate degrees in social work, the hybrid curriculum is delivered over three (3) consecutive trimesters.

The curriculum is designed to meet the competency-based educational model of the Council on Social Work Education, including coursework on generalist practice, followed by specialized practice coursework in healthcare social work.

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 role of the part-time instructional faculty within the MSW Program is to provide instruction and develop courses as assigned in areas of knowledge and expertise.

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 MSW curriculum designed to meet the 2015 CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

Job Description and Responsibilities Include:

• Teach or co-teach online, hybrid, or in-person courses in areas of expertise using innovative teaching modalities.
• Create or co-create course content and materials in areas of expertise, including but not limited to:
  • Course syllabus
  • Reading assignments
  • Lectures
  • Outlines and scripts for videos, voice-over presentations, podcasts, and similar
  • Quizzes and exams
  • Discussion boards
  • Assignments
  • Assessments
  • Student guidance
  • Instructions
  • Overviews
  • Other teaching materials
• Create a student-centered learning environment.
• Prepare lecture capture PowerPoints, videos, course content, and other media-rich technologies for effective teaching.
• Engage regularly with students in online forums, discussion boards, and virtual meetings.
• Grade learning activities and provide timely constructive feedback.
• Mentor student-directed scholarly work.
• Provide academic advising and professional mentorship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation will be based on experience and the specific responsibilities of the course.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least two (2) years of post-MSW practice experience.
• Content expertise in master’s generalist courses and/or specialty content areas related to healthcare social work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree in social work or related field.
• Academic experience in bachelor or master of social work education.
• Experience with developing and providing didactic lectures and clinical skills training to master’s level social work, healthcare, and mental health clinicians.
• Experience with online pedagogy and tools.
• Experience with inter-professional healthcare practice and education.
• Clinical social work licensure or eligibility for licensure.

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:

Work schedule to be determined at the time of hire and is dependent on the department needs.

Hiring Range: $2,500.00 - $7,000.00 per semester.

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 reapply.

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.

Contact 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.

AA/EEO Policy Statement: University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.