Field Coordinator and Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Sacramento

3200 5th Avenue (Show on map)

May 24, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Title	Field Coordinator and Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor
Campus	Sacramento
Department	Social Work
Posting Number	F00989
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Open Date	05/23/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions	Primary Purpose: The Master of Social Work ( MSW) Program at the University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences, invites applicants to apply for a full-time, twelve (12) month Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor position. The MSW Program offers a specialized practice concentration in health care and social work, with opportunities for students to focus further in health-related and behavioral health areas. 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. The MSW Field Coordinator faculty at the University of the Pacific is responsible for providing all aspects of didactic and clinical education for the Program and participating in cross-teaching activities within the School of Health Sciences, emphasizing Field Education. Familiarity with field-related aspects of CSWE accreditation standards preferred. Scholarship activities are valued at the University of the Pacific and are incorporated into all faculty roles. Essential Functions: Assistance and management of all assigned aspects of field education programming for the MSW program. Participation in the CSWE accreditation process, in conjunction with leadership for the field education components of the process. Participation in curriculum development, with leadership within the field education components of the curriculum, including effective linkages between field education and the didactic curriculum. Participation in department meetings, college, and university committees. Academic duties include academic advising and career mentoring, classroom teaching, and participation in course assignments in a team-teaching environment. Performs other duties as assigned. Provide assistance in the recruitment, development, and approval of internship sites locally and across the state of California for hybrid and/or online tracks. Collaborating with agencies to build partnerships, respond to changing needs, and resolve concerns or problems under the leadership of the Field Director. Participate in the assignment of faculty and students to field classes. Coaching and mentoring field education faculty and students, including organizing and overseeing professional mentoring activities for students. Utilizing and maintaining program and student data in internship tracking software. Providing advising support for students in conjunction with internship issues. Responding to student and/or agency emergency needs in a timely manner. Teach field seminars and courses in the MSW Program. Participation in the CSWE accreditation process. Scholarship Expectations: One of the core values of the Program and the University is Collaboration, which is defined as "partnering for the common good." Thus, collaborative 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 Expectations: Service is expected to the Program, the University, the community and the MSW profession. This may include committee work and other activities such as participation in faculty development activities, student-faculty functions, and in graduation and convocation ceremonies. General Workload Distribution: Workload varies by trimester, but is assigned by the Program Director in consultation with the Director of Field Education. Emphasis is placed on balancing the academic requirements teaching, scholarship, and service over the course of each year. The specific workload and scheduling will be adjusted based on the needs of the faculty members and the program. Promotion and Tenure & Annual Faculty Evaluations: This is a non-tenure track position. The initial academic rank of Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor will be determined by the promotion and tenure committee, based upon the individual's qualifications and experience. Faculty members maintain a dossier, which provides documentation of their activities and accomplishments during their academic careers. This document is valuable for planning and maintaining balance in activities and serves as essential documentation for promotion review by the University. Faculty members' activities and accomplishments in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service are evaluated yearly by the MSW Program Director, with these evaluations being forwarded to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences. Yearly evaluations may also be used to determine merit salary increases. 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 in social work from a program that is accredited by Council on Social Work Education. Minimum two (2) years post-graduate employment experience. One (1) year of employment in a direct practice social work setting.
Preferred Qualifications	Academic experience in Bachelor or Master of Social Work Education. Clinical supervision experience with MSW students and graduates. Emphasis on social work practice in teaching and professional work. Strong knowledge, skills and experience in working with diverse students and client/patient populations. Experience with hybrid and online pedagogy. Experience with social work field education, placements, curriculum, and seminars. Ability to work as a team with administrators, fellow faculty, staff, and students. 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 twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Workload varies by trimester, but is assigned by the Program Director in consultation with the Director of Field Education. Emphasis is placed on balancing the academic requirements teaching, scholarship, and service over the course of each year. The specific workload and scheduling will be adjusted based on the needs of the faculty members and the program. Travel required up to twenty percent (20%) of total time based on field program needs. Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Hiring Range	$100,000.00 - $115,000.00 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	To apply, please submit the following: A cover letter. Curriculum vitae. Teaching statement. Contact information for three (3) references.
Contact Information	Amanda West, Chair and Program Director, Social Work Program Associate Clinical Professor, School of Health Sciences
Contact Email	awest@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.