Adjunct Professor of Law (Temporary Employee Pool)

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Adjunct Professor of Law to create and teach an online course on Contract Drafting. This role involves developing a comprehensive curriculum and engaging with students in an asynchronous format. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced law degree and have a passion for teaching and fostering an inclusive learning environment. As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to the Master of Science in Law program, ensuring students gain essential skills in contract drafting. If you are ready to make a significant impact in legal education, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law is required for applicants.
• Experience in teaching or legal practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a new online course on Contract Drafting.
• Teach the course in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Online Course Development

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Advanced Degree in Law (JD, LLM, MSL, or JSD)

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Job description

Adjunct Professor of Law (Temporary Employee Pool)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University:

1. Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
2. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Information

Title: Adjunct Professor of Law (Temporary Employee Pool)

Campus:

Department: Law Instruction

Posting Number: F00831

Full or Part Time: Part Time

Open Date: 11/21/2023

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Days Per Week:

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

McGeorge School of Law invites applications for one (1) adjunct professor position to develop a new online course on Contract Drafting immediately, and to teach the course in the 2024-2025 academic year. This three (3) unit course will be fully online and asynchronous in delivery, primarily offered as part of the Master of Science in Law, Business Law concentration.

In this course, students will learn the fundamental contract concepts underlying the drafting process and how to draft contracts that effectively deliver the parties’ expectations and manage their risks and remedies intentionally. The selected faculty will choose the text and develop the substantive curriculum consistent with McGeorge standards. Faculty-student interaction (via asynchronous discussion, feedback, messaging, and remote office hours), accessibility, and achievement of credit hour standards are the highest priorities.

The adjunct professor will be required to follow a strict timeline for course development with mandatory deadlines and coordinate with McGeorge Online Graduate Programs and program partners on an ongoing basis. The professor will be assisted by an Instructional Designer (ID) who will handle technical issues and manage course development. The professor will be responsible for ensuring that content and delivery are consistent with University of the Pacific and McGeorge School of Law policies, in coordination with the ID and McGeorge’s Faculty Director for Online Learning. Full-time faculty with subject-matter expertise are available for consultation. Training in online course development, recording technology, and other support will be provided.

Non-tenure-track faculty members collaborate in fulfilling the University’s mission to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities.

Part-time faculty are appointed as needed by each unit and considered as less than full-time annual appointments as specified by each unit. Time of service on a part-time appointment may not accrue to time for appointment with tenure. Appointments for full-time non-tenure-track faculty members may be issued as single-year or multi-year terms, and may be renewable.

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:

• Applicant must possess an advanced degree in law (JD, LLM, MSL, or JSD).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Capacity to translate substantive law and policy content into effective learning outcomes, lectures, and hands-on tasks.
• Minimal facility with computer navigation and ability to quickly learn new software, including but not limited to Canvas and Zoom.
• Ability to meet deadlines and coordinate with a team.
• Willingness to record media such as video, narrated slides, and podcasts.
• Relevant experience such as teaching or legal practice is strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience with online course development or online teaching is preferred but not required.
• 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.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:

Schedule is dependent on the course and department need.

Hiring Range: $7,500 to develop and $7,500 to teach the course. Factors considered include scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, market, and organizational considerations.

Special Instructions:

Your application will be active for 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.

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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: 2

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 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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