Adjunct Faculty, Public Policy Programs

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific seeks a law professor with an advanced law degree and relevant teaching or legal practice experience to join its faculty in California. The successful candidate will develop and deliver legal courses, supervise student work, and contribute to curriculum development.

The position requires strong communication skills, commitment to inclusive teaching, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across departments while serving a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law (JD, LLM, MSL, or JSD).
• Relevant teaching or legal practice experience in this field is required.

Responsibilities

• Translate substantive law and policy content into learning outcomes and lectures.
• Create hands-on tasks such as discussions, assignments, and quizzes.
• Meet deadlines and coordinate with a team; work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Skills

Teaching ability

Curriculum design

Team coordination

Cross-cultural communication

Education

JD/LLM/JSD/MSL

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must possess an advanced degree in law (JD, LLM , MSL , or JSD ). Relevant experience such as teaching or legal practice in this field is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must possess an advanced degree in law (JD, LLM , MSL , or JSD ). Relevant experience such as teaching or legal practice in this field is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicant must possess the capacity to translate substantive law and policy content into effective learning outcomes, lectures, and hands‑on tasks such as discussion, assignments, and quizzes. Applicant must have minimal facility with computer navigation and possess the ability to quickly learn new software, including but not limited to Canvas and Zoom. Applicant must possess the ability to meet deadlines and coordinate with a team. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.