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. 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 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:
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.
Successful applicants must have their own device and reliable
internet access. If Instructional delivery is online, the
successful applicant is responsible for the appropriate ergonomics
of their work environment. Duties require extended periods of
sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and occasional walking and
lifting (max 25 lbs).
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:Work schedule is to be determined
by department upon hire. Work is preformed in a standard classroom
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 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. Applications are accepted continuously.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. For more information about our
programs and Benerd College, please visit:
https://www.pacific.edu/education
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.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/31470
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