Assistant​/Associate Clinical Professor

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Title Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor Campus Sacramento Department Social Work Posting Number F01001 Full or Part Time Full Time Open Date 07/11/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Days Per Week Weeks Per Year

Position Description

Primary Purpose And Essential Functions

The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program at University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences, invites applicants to apply for a full-time, eleven (11) month Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor position.

The MSW Program offers a specialized practice concentration in health care social work, with opportunities for students to focus further in health-related areas such as mental health and aging. The curriculum follows the competency-based education model of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and integrates inter-professional and simulation lab training activities.

The accelerated hybrid program includes a sixteen (16) month accelerated sequence for students with any bachelor’s degree except for social work and a twelve (12) month advanced standing option for students with a bachelor’s degree in social work.

Teaching is the primary focus of faculty at the University. We aspire to promote student learning within a humanistic environment such that students are competent and enthusiastic about providing evidence-based and culturally sensitive patient-centered care.

The MSW faculty at University of the Pacific is responsible for providing all aspects of didactic and clinical education for the Program as well as participate in cross-teaching activities within the School of Health Sciences.

Scholarship and research are also valued at University of the Pacific. The MSW Program is committed to contributing to a science of social work through community-based, participatory, practice-based and other forms of research that enhance knowledge of diversity, the protection of human rights, and the pursuit of social, economic, and environmental justice.

The intent of research efforts is not only to increase the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, but also to focus on faculty and student scholarship as part of the University’s overall educational mission. The role of the instructional faculty within the MSW Program at University of the Pacific is to provide instruction as assigned in areas of knowledge and expertise.

The successful instructional faculty candidate will be part of a highly motivated, cohesive faculty of experienced educators working as an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive MSW curriculum preparing students to practice in a variety of healthcare settings. 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

• Classroom teaching, including participation in course assignments in a team teaching environment and guiding student directed scholarly work.
• Instruction and facilitation in areas of knowledge and expertise.
• Participation in curriculum development.
• Academic advising and career mentoring.
• Participation in the CSWE accreditation process.
• Participation in department meetings, college and university committees, and state and/or national organizations.
• Establishing a personal program of scholarly activity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• One of the core values of the Program and the School of Health Sciences is Collaboration, which is defined as “partnering for the common good.” Collaborative research and other projects with community organizations and public agencies, within the MSW program, and with other health sciences or other programs in the University will be encouraged.

• Service is expected to the Program, the…