Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)

University of the Pacific, United States

Updated: about 23 hours ago
Location: Sacramento, CALIFORNIA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Title Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor (Temporary Employee Pool)
Campus Sacramento
Department Clinical Nutrition
Posting Number F00996
Full or Part Time Part Time
Open Date 07/09/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year

Position Description


Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
The School of Health Sciences at the University of the Pacific invites applicants for a part-time, non-tenure position as an associate clinical professor in the Master of Science Clinical Nutrition Program. Part-time faculty will develop and/or teach online, hybrid, or in-person courses.
The accelerated sixteen (16) month program offers a specialization in clinical nutrition. The curriculum is delivered over four (4) consecutive trimesters. The curriculum is designed to meet the competency-based educational model of the future graduate ACEND standards. Supervised clinical practice experiential learning is woven throughout didactic coursework. Teaching is the primary focus at the University. We aspire to promote student learning within a humanistic environment that facilitates student success to be competent self-directed learners. The role of the part-time instructional faculty within the MSCN Program at University of the Pacific is to provide instruction and develop courses as assigned in areas of knowledge and expertise.
The successful faculty candidate will be part of a highly motivated, cohesive faculty of experienced educators working as an interdisciplinary team to deliver innovative curriculum designed to meet the future graduate future model ACEND Accreditation Standards.
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other MSCN faculty members within the program to provide expertise and contribute to a collaborative working environment. This position will report directly to the MSCN Program Director.
Job Description and Responsibilities Include:
  • Teach hybrid, online, or in-person courses in areas of expertise using innovative teaching modalities.


  • Create or co-create online, hybrid, or in-person course content and materials in areas of expertise using innovative teaching modalities, including but not limited to:
    • Course syllabus.
    • Reading assignments.
    • Lectures.
    • Outlines and scripts for videos, voice-over presentations, podcasts, and similar.
    • Quizzes and exams.
    • Discussion boards.
    • Assignments.
    • Assessments.
    • Student guidance
    • Instructions.
    • Overviews.
    • Other teaching materials.

  • Create a student-centered learning environment.
  • Prepare lecture capture PowerPoints, videos, course content, and other media rich technologies for effective teaching.
  • Engage regularly with students in online forums, discussion boards, and virtual meetings.
  • Grade learning activities and provide timely constructive feedback.
  • Mentor student-directed scholarly work.
  • Provide academic advising.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation will be based on experience and the specific responsibilities of the course.
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
  • Possess a Master’s degree in nutrition or nutrition-related field with significant clinical nutrition experience.
  • Teaching experience at the college/ university level.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills, specifically MS Office Suite Programs(i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Academic experience Clinical Nutrition Education, to include curriculum development.
  • Knowledge of competency based education.
  • Strong CN teaching experience.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of professional higher education teaching experience.
  • Desire to teach and learn from students in all phases of the curriculum, using a humanistic educational model.
  • Superior written, oral and interpersonal communications skills needed to work with diverse student, faculty, preceptor and administrative populations.
  • Have a desire to create and sustain a culture of student support and success
  • 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.
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work schedule will be assigned by the department dependent on the course hired for. Work is performed during standard hours; Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines.
No Visa Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Hiring Range $24,375 (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
THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION. Your application will be active for ninety (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.
Contact Information
Long Wang
Clinical Professor and Chair, Department of Nutrition
Program Director, Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program
Contact Email lwang3@pacific.edu

Reference Letter Information


Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes
Minimum Number of References 3
Maximum Number of References 3
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
AA/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

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