Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor, Social Work

Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor, Social Work 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, delivered over four consecutive trimesters for students with baccalaureate degrees in any field and three trimesters for those with a bachelor’s in social work. The curriculum meets the competency‑based educational model of the Council on Social Work Education and includes generalist and healthcare social work coursework. Teaching is the primary focus, and the role includes instruction, course design, and collaboration with interdisciplinary faculty to achieve 2015 CSWE educational standards. Responsibilities Teach or co‑teach online, hybrid, or in‑person courses in areas of expertise using innovative teaching modalities. Create or co‑create course content and materials, including: Course syllabus Reading assignments Lectures Outlines and scripts for videos, voice‑over presentations, podcasts, and similar materials Quizzes and exams Discussion boards Assignments Assessments Student guidance materials Instructional overviews and other teaching resources 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 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, including: Health and social welfare policy/advocacy. Social, behavioral, psychological interventions for patients/clients in health settings. Research and evaluation for healthcare, including community‑based approaches. Health social work, community and inpatient, including medical/hospital social work specialty areas. Mental health diagnosis and intervention in healthcare. Diabetes care and management. Social work in health and aging. Trauma‑informed practice. Substance abuse assessment and treatment in healthcare settings. Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree in social work or related field. Academic experience in bachelor or master of social work education. Experience 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 into 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. Work Environment / Work Week / Travel Work schedule will be determined at the time of hire and is dependent on the department needs. Hiring Range Hiring Range: $2,500.00 – $7,000.00 per semester. Factors considered include scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully 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, or other legally protected characteristics or combinations thereof. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of the Pacific