Course Developer​/Instructor, Benerd College; Temporary Pool); Faculty

Overview

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Position Information
Title Course Developer/Instructor, Benerd College (Temporary Employee Pool) (Faculty) Campus Stockton Department Benerd College Posting Number F00921 Full or Part Time Part Time Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Days Per Week Weeks Per Year

Primary Purpose And Essential Functions

Benerd College at the University of the Pacific invites applications for a part time, non-tenure track position as a Course Developer/Instructor in the Department of Career and Continuing Education.

• Provide instruction that adheres to course hour requirements (depending on the course/contract).
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource to students within given course assignment.
• Ensure syllabus, course materials, evaluations and assessments, are consistent with University policy and best practices.

Non-tenure-track faculty members collaborate in fulfilling the University’s mission to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities.

Part-time faculty are appointed as needed by each unit and considered as less than full time annual appointment as specified by each unit. Part time is determined by the unit based on a comparison to year-long appointments. Time of service on a part-time appointment may not accrue to time for appointment with tenure.

• Essential Functions:
• Design and conduct educational programs and courses of instruction in accordance with the policies of the University.
• Actively participate in the comprehensive planning or review of the development and quality improvement of the educational programs and courses of study, assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of such programs and courses, and to make recommendations to the Deans and Provost concerning the educational mission, programs, and policies of the University.
• Recommend educational policies and degree requirements which effectively carry out the mission of the University.
• Advise students on academic progress, and recommend student candidates for earned degrees.
• Participate in the selection, evaluation, and advancement of faculty and academic administrators.
• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge through open inquiry, creative activity and research as appropriate.
• Participate in service as requested or required.

The faculty member may consider any matter in connection with the effectiveness and quality of the educational program or the professional welfare of the faculty, may make recommendations to the department chair, academic dean or provost concerning any policies, programs, or procedures which affect the educational program or faculty welfare.

Each school and college in the University may have a faculty of its own consisting of all members of the University faculty within the particular school or college and subject to the approval of the Provost, adopt by-laws and rules concerning its own organization, governance, and procedures.

Each faculty shall function under the Dean and Provost and be subjected to the policies of the University.

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.

• Master’s degree or earned doctorate with relevant background to course(s) being taught.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a professional environment or in higher education.
• A master’s degree or its equivalent in the field of specialization and promise of teaching success and of scholarly or artistic achievements; a candidate without a master’s degree must have equivalent educational or professional experience in the appropriate area of instructional responsibility, and the recommendation for appointment must contain a statement of this equivalence.…