"Instructor, Degree Completion Programs (Temporary Pool)"

Job Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:
The Bachelor's degree completion programs in Benerd College at the University of the Pacific invite applications for a part-time, non-tenure-track position as an Instructor in the Organizational Leadership, General Studies, and Healthcare Administration and Leadership programs.

• Offer high-quality, student-centered instruction for an 8-week course in a hybrid format with in-person meetings on the Stockton campus for three hours at the start and end of each 8-week term.
• Provide meaningful asynchronous contact hours delivered online to meet credit hour requirements.
• Create and deliver course content and assessment activities that are relevant, applicable, and reflect the current state of knowledge and practice in your discipline.
• Ensure syllabus, Canvas website and other aspects of the course are consistent with University policy, ADA standards, and best practices

Courses for which instructors may be hired can be found here:
Organizational Leadership Leadership courses: https://catalog.pacific.edu/stocktongeneral/benerdcollege/organizationalleadership/#course
Healthcare Administration & Leadership https://catalog.pacific.edu/stocktongeneral/benerdcollege/healthcareadministrationleadership/healthcareadministrationleadership.pdf
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies: https://catalog.pacific.edu/stocktongeneral/benerdcollege/generalstudies/

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or earned doctorate with relevant background to the course(s) being taught
• A minimum of two years work experience in your discipline or experience teaching in programs for adult learners

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience offering high-quality, student-centered asynchronous online/hybrid courses.
• 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.

May require extended periods of sitting and standing, bending and stooping, and occasional walking.

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.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work is primarily performed in a standard office, classroom, or online environment.

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. This recruitment is to establish a pool of qualified candidates from which instructors maybe hired to teach one or more eight-week courses in the degree completion programs. A list of courses offered, with descriptions is available here:

Organizational Leadership Leadership courses: https://catalog.pacific.edu/stocktongeneral/benerdcollege/organizationalleadership/#course
Healthcare Administration & Leadership https://catalog.pacific.edu/stocktongeneral/benerdcollege/healthcareadministrationleadership/healthcareadministrationleadership.pdf
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies: https://catalog.pacific.edu/stocktongeneral/benerdcollege/generalstudies/

In your cover letter, please clearly indicate which course(s) you are interested in and qualified to teach. Your application will be active for up to 90 days within the temporary pool.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/31565