Adjunct Professor, Public Policy Programs

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); A distancia; USD 4000 - 7000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of the Pacific invites applications for an Adjunct Professor to teach Introduction to Law for Public Administration (3 units) in the Spring semester. The course will be offered online in a synchronous format, mostly in the evenings to fit working professionals.

Adjuncts are part-time, non-tenure employees, contracted via offer letters for specific classes and semesters. The department seeks candidates with an advanced law degree and relevant teaching or legal practice experience.

Formación

• Advanced degree in law (JD, LLM, MSL, or JSD) required.
• Teaching or legal practice experience in this field required.
• Ability to translate substantial law and policy content into learning outcomes, lectures, and hands-on tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Teach Introduction to Law for Public Administration (3 units) in the Spring semester.
• Deliver course in a synchronous online format, mostly in the evening to accommodate working professionals.
• Coordinate with department colleagues to align with curriculum and assessment.

Conocimientos

Legal expertise

Team coordination

Learning new software

Educación

JD/LLM/MSL/JSD

Herramientas

Canvas

Zoom

Descripción del empleo

Adjunct Professor, Public Policy Programs

The Department of Public Policy Programs seeks a public serviceacademic or professional to teach Introduction to Law for PublicAdministration (3 units) in the Spring semester. The course will be offered in a synchronous, online format mostly in the evening to accommodate the schedules of students who are also working professionals. Adjunct professors are part-time, non-tenure employees, contracted via mutually signed offer letters, to teach specific classes during specific semesters (specific dates) as outlined in the offer letter.

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

The department's faculty draw from the region's most distinguishedacademics and professionals and offers a wealth of practical and focused experience to our students. With diverse and accomplished faculty, students can experience different pedagogical approaches and gain access to leading practitioners. Using practicalexperience, our faculty are able to educate students on the current and future practices of government, especially those happening at the state level in California.

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 substantial 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.