Assistant / Associate Professor of Legal Practice

University of San Francisco; Hilltop (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of San Francisco invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Legal Practice to teach in the Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis Program for the 2027-2028 year. The role mentors first-year students through legal writing and research, guiding them to analyze and articulate complex issues.

Classes are small, with feedback-driven instruction, including a spring moot court.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with strong academic record.
• 2–5 years teaching experience preferred.
• Practice experience in litigation or moot court.
• Excellent legal writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach two sections per semester in legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Provide extensive feedback on writing, research, citations, and oral presentations.
• Advise students on legal writing, professionalism, and bar prep.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi, exams, and relevant course materials.
• Collaborate with other faculty on curriculum, events, and orientations.
• Guide moot court topic development and supervise upper-level students.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Teaching

Feedback provision

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Strong academic record

Tools

Course evaluations

Curriculum development

Job description

Assistant / Associate Professor of Legal Practice page is loaded## Assistant / Associate Professor of Legal Practicelocations: USF Hilltop Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: R0013012**Job Title:**Assistant / Associate Professor of Legal Practice**Job Summary:**The School of Law at the University of San Francisco is seeking a full-time Legal Practice track professor to teach in the Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis Program for the 2027-2028 academic year. Legal Practice faculty can progress to presumptively renewable five-year contracts after being promoted through the Assistant and Associate levels. This faculty member guides first year law students through their first foray into legal writing and research so they are best equipped to analyze and write and research about complex legal issues. The faculty member will teach two sections each semester comprised of approximately 20 students per class. During the fall semester, the professor will teach predictive writing and legal analysis. The spring semester will focus on persuasive writing, legal research, and oral advocacy. The spring semester culminates in a moot court event where alumni attorneys act as judges during oral arguments. The small class size fosters collaboration and allows faculty to adapt instruction to particular classroom needs and provide individualized feedback. This feedback is core to the school's legal writing program. In addition, the professor may teach an additional class semester as negotiated with the Sr. Associate Dean or Dean.**Full Job Description:****Job Responsibilities**- Effective teaching and classroom instruction, including delivering lectures and facilitating class discussions and exercises on legal analysis, writing, and legal research- Use formative assessment techniques in order to provide students with extensive feedback on their writing, research, analysis, citations, oral presentations, and understanding of course material- Observe regular office hours and be available to students during office hours and by appointment- Prepare course syllabi, practice assignments, handouts, midterms, final exams, and relevant course materials- Grade and evaluate students' coursework and submit grades promptly by established deadlines- Advise students and provide mentorship on legal writing, professionalism, and academic, bar prep, and curricula issues- Supervise upper-level students to develop the spring moot court topic- Collaborate with other Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis faculty on research and writing assignments, curriculum development, events, meetings, and orientations- Additional duties as assigned by the Dean or Sr. Associate Dean**Minimum Requirements**Understanding and commitment to USF's mission, vision, and values.JD obtained at an ABA accredited law schoolStrong Academic Record**Additional Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**- 2-5 years teaching experience preferred- Practice experience preferred- Background in litigation, moot court, or other oral advocacy program- Excellent legal writing, editing, and research skills- Experience with or the ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty and staff- Demonstrated ability to provide clear constructive feedback to students with differing educational and social backgrounds- Member of the California Bar preferred**Work Environment and Physical Requirements**The professor will provide lectures in a classroom or mock courtroom setting and counsel students in an office or by telephone or electronic communication. These duties may require standing or sitting for long periods of time, transporting class materials, and working at a computer or desk.**Application Requirements:**Please apply with the following information:* Cover letter indicating the reasons for your interest in USF* A current curriculum vitae, clearly stating your teaching experience* Course evaluations from previous courses taught* Optional teaching statementReferences will be solicited from finalists and do not need to be submitted with the initial application.**Full-Time/Part-Time:**Full time**Pay Rate:**Salary**Salary Range :**$90,000 - $120,000 annualized; commensurate with experienceThe University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world's most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student's passion for social justice and a desire to \"Change the World From Here.\" For more information, visit .**Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy**The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related), disability and military status or any other basis prohibited by law. 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