Assistant​/Associate​/Clinical Professor

Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor

Primary Purpose and

Essential Functions:

The University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences is seeking to hire a master’s degree or doctoral prepared registered nurse to join the ELMSN program and fill a non‑tenure track position at the Assistant, Associate, Full or Clinical Professor rank (depending on qualifications and academic experience). Teaching ELMSN program content in both didactic and clinical settings, advising students, participating in simulation, curriculum development, interprofessional education, overseeing clinical adjuncts and placement of students in clinical agencies, managing required clinical documentation through a tracking system, assisting with student and part‑time faculty orientation, and accreditation preparation activities.

Nursing faculty are expected to attend program, curriculum, and other campus committee meetings. Other responsibilities may include contacting clinical agencies, orienting and evaluating part‑time faculty and interviewing prospective students. Effective teaching, interprofessional collaboration, research, creative activity, and service to the University are required for retention and promotion. This is an appointment with a (3) three‑year contract. Position includes support for research, professional development, and scholarly activities.

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 in nursing, clinical research, health sciences, or related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in pharmacology, pathophysiology, biomedical sciences, or health sciences.

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, DrPH, or related).
• Experience teaching research, epidemiology, population health, evidence‑based practice, or community health in higher education.
• Record of scholarship (publications, presentations, grants, quality improvement initiatives).
• Experience with data analysis, program evaluation, or community‑based participatory research.
• Experience integrating population health concepts into clinical education.
• Experience in simulation, case‑based learning, or innovative pedagogy.
• Experience with Canvas or other LMS platforms.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching.

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.

Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs.