Clinical Instructor

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The School of Health Sciences at the University of the Pacific invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure track position as an instructor in the Department of Physical Therapy (DPT) to assist with instruction in our DPT program.
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 (FHB 7.1.6). Appointments for full-time non-tenure-track faculty members may be issued as single- year or multi-year terms and may be renewable.

While holding an appointment as a Clinical Instructor no person shall be eligible for tenure, nor shall service in this appointment be counted toward meeting minimum time requirements for promotion and/or the probationary period for tenure. Each appointment as a Clinical Instructor in the University will be for a specific period of time. A review of each such appointment will be conducted consistent with the University guidelines for faculty evaluation before a renewed appointment is proffered. The rank of Clinical Instructor is not a tenure eligible appointment.

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.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritizes 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

• A master’s degree or its equivalent or advanced professional board certification in a related field of specialization and promise of teaching success and of scholarly or artistic achievements; a candidate without a master’s degree or professional board certification 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.
• Licensed physical therapist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge and/or experience in one (1) or more areas of the Department of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum in which there is a need, previous teaching experience.
• Education at the doctoral level.
• 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 preform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and or standing and occasional walking.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs. May require bending and stooping. Work is primarily in a classroom or clinic lab setting. Hiring Range $892.50 - $11,000.00 per term. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.