Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor, Social Work

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 Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor in the Master of Social Work Program. Part-time faculty will develop and/or teach online, hybrid, and in-person courses.

The accelerated program offers a specialization in healthcare social work. In the traditional sequence for students with baccalaureate degrees in any field, the hybrid curriculum is delivered over four (4) consecutive trimesters. In the advanced standing sequence for students with baccalaureate degrees in social work, the hybrid curriculum is delivered over three (3) consecutive trimesters.

The curriculum is designed to meet the competency-based educational model of the Council on Social Work Education. It includes coursework on generalist practice, followed by specialized practice coursework in healthcare social work.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least two (2) years of post-MSW practice experience.
• Content expertise in master's generalist courses and/or specialty content areas related to healthcare social work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in social work or related field.
• Academic experience in bachelor or master of social work education.
• Experience with developing and providing didactic lectures and clinical skills training to master's level social work, healthcare and mental health clinicians.
• Experience with online pedagogy and tools.
• Experience with inter-professional healthcare practice and education.
• Clinical social work licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• Practice specialization in one or more of the following areas: Medical/hospital social work, Aging, palliative care, rehabilitation, Community health, Community mental health, Integrated behavioral health care, Healthcare evaluation/management, Healthcare policy/advocacy
• Strong knowledge, skills and experience in working with diverse students and client/patient populations.
• 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.

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

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32109