Visiting Instructor​/Lecturer​/Assist Prof LLC Education Programs; Temporary Pool

Visiting Instructor/Lecturer/Assist Prof LLC Education Programs (Temporary Employee Pool)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University:
Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Title:

Visiting Instructor/Lecturer/Assist Prof LLC Education Programs (Temporary Employee Pool)

Campus: (not specified)

Department: (not specified)

Posting Number: F00728

Full or Part Time:
Part Time

Open Date: 04/05/2023

Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Days Per Week: (not specified)

The University of the Pacific, Benerd College seeks instructors to teach part‑time in‑person and/or online classes to students in Learning, Leadership & Change Programs. Our current part-time faculty are drawn from regional expertise in teaching and leadership, offering our students a wealth of practitioner‑based expertise.

Visiting Instructors/Lecturers 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.

• 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 the tools provided.
• Use the University’s LMS (Learning Management System), which is CANVAS , to post syllabus, assignments, and 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 Inside Pacific 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.

• Must hold a graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant professional experiences in educational or other settings as appropriate to the specific course.
• 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 and working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

• Prior higher education teaching experience.
• 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…