Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor Campus Sacramento Department Nursing Posting Number F01068 Full or Part Time Full Time Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled No Days Per Week Weeks Per Year

Position Description

Primary Purpose And Essential Functions

The University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences is seeking to hire a master’s degree or doctorly prepared registered nurses to join the ELMSN program and fill a non-tenure track, position at the Assistant, Associate, or Clinical Professor rank (depending on qualifications and academic experience).

Teaching ELMSN program content in both didactic and clinical, advising students, participation in simulation, curriculum development, interprofessional education, overseeing clinical adjuncts and placement of students in clinical agencies, managing required clinical documentation through tracking system, assisting with student and part-time faculty orientation, and accreditation preparation activities. Nursing faculty are expected to attend program, curriculum, and other campus committee meetings. Other responsibilities may include contacting clinical agencies, orienting and evaluating part- time faculty and interviewing prospective students.

Effective teaching, interprofessional collaboration, research, creative activity, and service to the University are required for retention and promotion. This is an appointment with a (3) three-year contract. Position includes use of support for research, professional development, and scholarly activities.

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

• MSN in Nursing or related field.
• A current, active and unencumbered California RN License.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a nurse in content specialty area within the last five (5) years.
• Eligible for approval as a BRN approved faculty by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP, or EdD). with a master’s degree in nursing or a related field. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply with the premise they will finish their dissertation within two (2) years of appointment.
• A minimum of two (2) years of instructional experience teaching in an academic setting.
• Knowledge and skills related to teaching adults/older adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, evaluations, or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills not later than the first year of teaching.
• BRN approval as a content expert.
• Experience in using Canvas or other LMS.
• Expertise in simulation or other innovative teaching modalities.
• Computer literacy.
• Possess the health qualifications to teach students in the clinical setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• 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

This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Sacramento Pacific campus.

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 $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year. 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

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes Minimum Number of References 2 Maximum Number of References 3 Background Check Statement

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 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a MSN in Nursing or a related field?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a current, active, and unencumbered California RN License?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a nurse in content specialty area within the last five (5) years?
• Yes
• No
• * Are you eligible for approval as a BRN approved faculty by the California Board of Registered Nursing?
• Yes
• No
• * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
• Yes
• No
• * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
• Yes
• No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• CSHP Job Posting
• ACCP Job Posting
• Personal Referral
• Pacific Website
• Other
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  
  

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Other Document
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4