Visiting Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 4,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Visiting Clinical Professor to join their Health Sciences Administration department. This part-time role involves teaching online courses in the Master of Emergency Management Science program, where you will leverage your expertise to create an engaging learning environment. You will develop innovative course materials and mentor students through their academic journey. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive educational setting while fostering the next generation of leaders in emergency management. If you are passionate about online education and have a commitment to student success, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in relevant field required.
• 2 years teaching experience in online graduate courses.
• 3 years professional experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses using innovative teaching methods.
• Create engaging course content and materials.
• Mentor students and provide academic advising.

Skills

Online Teaching

Course Development

Student Engagement

Mentoring

Feedback Provision

Education

Post-graduate Doctorate

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Video Conferencing Tools

Presentation Software

Job description

Visiting 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 Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

Campus:

Department: Health Sciences Administration

Posting Number: F00960

Full or Part Time: Part Time

Open Date: 03/07/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Days Per Week:

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

Faculty in the Master of Emergency Management Science (MEMS) Program in the School of Health Sciences (SHS) will collaborate in fulfilling the University’s mission to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities. The adjunct Visiting Clinical Professor will deliver content as needed within the program, with consideration of areas of expertise throughout the MEMS program.

Reports to the Program Director for the Master of Emergency Management Science (MEMS) program, School of Health Sciences (SHS). This is an adjunct, non-tenure track Visiting Clinical Professor appointment.

• Teach online courses in areas of expertise using innovative teaching modalities for courses with major themes in Emergency Management Sciences.
• Create or co-create online 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, etc.
  • 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, including capstone projects.
• Provide academic advising.
• Participate in applicant review and admissions interview processes.
• 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:

• An earned post-graduate doctorate or terminal professional degree in the field of specialization.
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience developing and delivering online graduate level courses.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in the field of study; Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated potential to work as a team with administrators, fellow faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated experience translating educational content into online adult learning.
• Earned certificate in online learning and/or formal training on the Quality Matters (QM), Quality Learning and Teaching (QLT), or other rubrics for online teaching.
• 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:
Work performed primarily during standard business hours, Pacific time zone. Some events on weekends/evenings are to be expected and will be scheduled with advance notice. Work is primarily performed on-line in a remote location. Availability for students, faculty and staff during program hours is expected, regardless of time-zone where the work is performed.

Hiring Range: $3,564.00 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:

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:

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Reference Letter Information:

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes

Minimum Number of References: 2

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.

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.

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