Visiting Instructor/Lecturer/Assistant Professor LLC Graduate Leadership Programs (Temporary Employee Pool)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: The University of the Pacific, Benerd College seeks instructors to teach in person and/or online classes on a part-time basis to students in our Learning, Leadership & Change Programs. These include our MA in Leadership (Organizational Innovation and Change, Leadership for Social Justice), MA in Education (Learning, Innovation and Design), and Doctorate in Education (Transformative Action in Education, Educational Leadership and Innovation) programs.

Visiting Instructors/Lecturers/Assistant Professors are part-time, non-tenure-track employees, contracted via mutually-signed offer letters, to teach specific classes during specific semesters (specific dates) as outlined in the offer letter. Faculty rank and title are contingent upon the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

All part-time faculty are expected to perform the following duties:

Complete all employment documents and any required training, and submit employment documents such as signed offer letters in a timely manner.
Prepare for your course, including obtaining the approved syllabus, and updating the course schedule, teaching methods, assessments, and assignments as appropriate and required.
Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning. Adhere to all University and College policies.
Teach the assigned course(s) as published in the Academic schedule and noted in the offer letter, using andragogical (adult learning theory) and other teaching methods fairly and effectively.
Track student attendance using tools provided.
Must use the University's LMS (Learning Management System) which is CANVAS, to post syllabus, assignments, reference materials, and to communicate with students.
Read submitted student work and assessments/exams, and provide written/oral/video comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback on performance.
Meet with students during "office hours" to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress, as needed.
In order to ensure the proper number of teaching hours is completed, work with Administration to schedule "make-up" classes for any canceled classes.
Grade all mid-term and final examinations/papers, and other assessments as appropriate, and submit those grades per timelines using the MyPacific portal.
Review student-completed course evaluations conducted online at the end of each semester to analyze student perceptions of your teaching and to provide insight into possible teaching improvements.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must hold a graduate degree in a relevant field (i.e. Master's degree is required for teaching in the MA courses and EdD or PhD are required for teaching in the EdD programs).
Five (5) years of relevant professional experience as appropriate to the specific course.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior higher education teaching experience.
Content and pedagogical knowledge required for the specific course.
Ability to teach adult learners.
Experience teaching or working directly with students online.
Demonstrated commitment to and teaching in diverse settings, as well as working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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: Successful applicants must have their own device and reliable internet access.

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. This Benerd College recruitment is to establish a pool of qualified candidates, from which multiple short-term, temporary appointments may be made for Benerd College programs anticipated for the Spring 2026 term.

Application Instructions: To apply, please submit the following: A cover letter, Curriculum vitae, Unofficial Transcripts, Contact information for three (3) references.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.