Assistant Professor of Law, Legal Practice

Posting Details

Position Information

Title
Assistant Professor of Law, Legal Practice

Campus
Sacramento

Department
Law Instruction

Posting Number
F01087

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 McGeorge School of Law (McGeorge), invites applications for a faculty position as Assistant Professor of Law, Legal Practice in our legal writing program, Global Lawyering Skills. The candidate hired into this position will teach some of their courses in the Global Lawyering Skills program, a three-semester program focused on legal research,

writing, analysis, oral advocacy, and other lawyering skills. A record of teaching and scholarship is preferred, and all candidates should be eager to join a collegial, intellectually engaged, and student-oriented faculty. We anticipate that this position will be offered based initially on term contracts but on a track to lead to an indefinite-term contract.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional academic record
• Demonstrated interest in teaching
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant practice experience
• Demonstrated commitment to legal scholarship
• Commitment to the vision, mission and core values of the law school
• Technological competence
• 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.

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.

Hiring Range
$130,000-$160,000 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.

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Contact Information

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Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?
Yes

Minimum Number of References
2

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.