Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 24,909 - 39,060; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A higher education institution in California seeks a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor for part-time, temporary faculty roles within the Occupational Therapy Program. This position involves teaching, course development, and mentoring students. Ideal candidates must have clinical experience and a doctoral degree. The role emphasizes collaboration and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must have three (3) years clinical practice in OT or PT.
• Must hold a doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be eligible for a professional license in California.

Responsibilities

• Teach online, hybrid, or face-to-face courses.
• Create course content and materials.
• Mentor student-directed scholarly work.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Online teaching

Diversity awareness

Education

Doctoral degree

Professional license in California

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Job description

Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

Special Instructions for more details.

Applicant Eligibility

Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Information

1. Title: Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)
2. Campus: (not specified)
3. Department: Occupational Therapy
4. Posting Number: F00784
5. Full or Part Time: Part Time
6. Open Date: 07/06/2023
7. Close Date: Open Until Filled
8. Open Until Filled: Yes
9. Days Per Week: (not specified)

Position Description

The School of Health Sciences at the University of the Pacific invites applicants for a part‑time, non‑tenure position as an assistant clinical professor in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program. Part‑time faculty will develop and/or teach online, hybrid, and in‑person courses.

Doctoral program based on the biopsychosocial philosophy. 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 OTD 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 OTD curriculum designed to meet the 2018 ACOTE Accreditation Standards. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other OTD faculty members within the program to provide expertise and contribute to a collaborative working environment. This position will report directly to the OTD Program Director.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Teach or co‑teach online, hybrid, or in‑person courses in areas of expertise using innovative teaching modalities.
• Create or co‑create online, hybrid, or in‑person course content and materials in areas of expertise using innovative teaching modalities, 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.

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

• Must have three (3) years clinical practice in OT or PT.
• Must hold a professional license in the state of California or be eligible within one (1) year of appointment.
• Must hold a degree in discipline from an accredited USDE‑recognized regional accrediting body. The degree is not limited to Occupational Therapy.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years clinical experience.
• Ability to work as a team with administrators, fellow faculty, staff, and students.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in working with diverse students.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written modalities.
• Ability to create materials for in‑person and online learning using diverse teaching methods that support student engagement.
• Computer and online systems literacy.
• Experience with online pedagogy, including synchronous and asynchronous delivery.
• Familiarity with Canvas, Zoom and other systems and tools for course management and online learning.
• Emphasis on social justice and professional work.
• Strong knowledge, skills and experience in working with diverse students and client/patient populations.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population through cross‑cultural study, training, teaching, and other professional experiences.
• Sincere desire for personal growth and development as an educator, including teaching, scholarship, and service throughout one’s career.
• 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

$2,232 – $3,500 per unit/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

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

Natalie Perkins, DrOT, M.Ed., OTR /L, FIIE
Director, Occupational Therapy Program
3200 Fifth Avenue | Sacramento, CA 95817
916.739.7377

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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