Job Description
Instructor, Benerd College (Temporary Employee Pool)
(Faculty)
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.
- Responsibilities include:
- 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 programsand courses of study, assist in the evaluation of the effectivenessof such programs and courses, and to make recommendations to theDeans and Provost concerning the educational mission, programs, andpolicies 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.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- 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 orartistic achievements; a candidate without a master's degree musthave equivalent educational or professional experience in theappropriate area of instructional responsibility, and therecommendation for appointment must contain a statement of thisequivalence. The rank of Instructor is not a tenure eligibleappointment.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communication.
- FERPA training.Annual sexual harassment prevention training.
- Criminal background check.
- Experience online teaching depending on course assignment.
- An earned doctorate or terminal degree in the field of specialization.
- Published research in field of specialization.
- 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 in their 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:
May require extended periods of sitting and standing, bending and
stooping, and occasional walking. Work is primarily performed in a
standard office, classroom, or online environment.
Special Instructions:
- Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Course Proposal (Submit under "Other Document")
- Optional Documents
- Resume
THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION. Your
application will be active for 90 days. Applications are accepted
on a continuous basis and are reviewed by the hiring department as
openings become available. To maintain your application within the
system, you will need to re-apply.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online
application to be considered for a position. Candidates who are
called for an interview must notify the Department of Human
Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed before
the date of the interview.
Note: If a job-specific posting is created and you are interested
in that specific position, please apply to that job posting.
Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future
employment in openings of this type since availability can be
unpredictable and consideration competitive.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/31063
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