Social Work Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor

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.

Teaching is the primary focus at the University. We aspire to promote student learning within a humanistic environment that facilitates student success to be competent self- directed learners. The role of the part-time instructional faculty within the MSW Program at University of the Pacific is to provide instruction and develop courses as assigned in areas of knowledge and expertise.

The successful faculty candidate will be part of a highly motivated, cohesive faculty of experienced educators working as an interdisciplinary team to deliver a forward-thinking MSW curriculum designed to meet the 2015 CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other MSW faculty members within the program to provide expertise and contribute to a collaborative working environment. This position will report directly to the MSW Program Director.

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

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

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

MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.

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

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

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 to be determined at the time of hire and is dependent on the department needs. Hiring Range $2,500.00 - $7,000.00 per semester. 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.