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Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor
University of the PacificSacramento, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Apr 2026
💰 $130,000/yr($120,000/yr – $130,000/yr)
About the role
Position Information
Title
Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor
Campus
Sacramento
Department
Nursing
Posting Number
F01068
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year
Position Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
The University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences is seeking to hire a master’s degree or doctorly prepared registered nurses to join the ELMSN program and fill a non-tenure track, position at the Assistant, Associate, or Clinical Professor rank (depending on qualifications and academic experience).
Teaching ELMSN program content in both didactic and clinical, advising students, participation in simulation, curriculum development, interprofessional education, overseeing clinical adjuncts and placement of students in clinical agencies, managing required clinical documentation through 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 use of 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.
- MSN in Nursing or related field.
- A current, active and unencumbered California RN License.
- A minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a nurse in content specialty area within the last five (5) years.
- Eligible for approval as a BRN approved faculty by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- A terminal degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP, or EdD). with a master’s degree in nursing or a related field. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply with the premise they will finish their dissertation within two (2) years of appointment.
- A minimum of two (2) years of instructional experience teaching in an academic setting.
- Knowledge and skills related to teaching adults/older adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, evaluations, or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills not later than the first year of teaching.
- BRN approval as a content expert.
- Experience in using Canvas or other LMS.
- Expertise in simulation or other innovative teaching modalities.
- Computer literacy.
- Possess the health qualifications to teach students in the clinical setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
- 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.
This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Sacramento Pacific campus.
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:
Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs.
Hiring Range
$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year. 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.
Special Instructions
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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:
Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs.
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