Assistant Professor of Law, Director of Trial Advocacy

University of the Pacific • Stockton, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor of Law, Director of Trial Advocacy position requires a candidate with a Juris-Doctor (J.D.) degree and post-J.D. legal experience, including experience as a trial lawyer in either criminal or civil law. A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching in and/or directing a trial advocacy program at a U.S. law school, or an equivalent, is necessary. The candidate must also be a member of a state bar association. This role is crucial for developing and leading the trial advocacy program at McGeorge School of Law, contributing to the institution's vision, mission, and core values.

Requirements

• Juris-Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Post-J.D. legal experience, including experience as a trial lawyer, criminal or civil.
• Three (3) years of experience teaching in and/or directing a trial advocacy program at a U.S. law school, or equivalent.
• Membership in a state bar association.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent writing skills.
• Five (5) years of experience teaching in and/or directing a trial advocacy program at a U.S. law school, or equivalent.
• A record of involvement in national and state advocacy organizations such as the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), Legal Aid Services of California (LAAC), and the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators (NALAE).
• Communicates effectively.
• Possesses extraordinary interpersonal skills.
• Maintains professional composure and demeanor at all times.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach and/or direct a trial advocacy program at a U.S. law school.
• Engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
• Promote the vision, mission, and core values of McGeorge School of Law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree