Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

Position Information

Title: Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)
Campus: Sacramento
Department: Occupational Therapy
Posting Number: F00784
Full or Part Time: Part Time
Open Date: 07/06/2023
Close Date: Open Until Filled

Primary Purpose And Essential Functions

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.

Job Description And Responsibilities Include

• Teach or co-teach online, hybrid, or online 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

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

University of the Pacific

The 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.

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
Contact Email: nperkins@pacific.edu

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?
Yes

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