Assistant / Associate Professor of Legal Practice

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

Job summary

University of San Francisco School of Law seeks a full-time Legal Practice track professor to teach in the Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis Program for the 2027-2028 academic year. The role advances through Assistant and Associate levels toward presumptively renewable five-year contracts, guiding first-year students in legal writing and research.

The professor will teach two sections per semester (~20 students each), covering fall predictive writing and legal analysis, and spring persuasive

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• 2–5 years teaching experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, editing, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and facilitate class discussions on legal analysis, writing, and research.
• Provide extensive feedback on writing, research, and oral presentations.
• Be available during office hours and by appointment.
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, exams, and course materials.
• Grade coursework and submit grades on time.
• Advise students on legal writing, professionalism, and curricula issues.
• Supervise upper-level students for moot court topics.
• Collaborate with other faculty on curriculum and events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Mentorship

Diversity & inclusion

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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:

JobResponsibilities

• 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

MinimumRequirements

• Understanding and commitment to USF’s mission, vision, and values.
• JD obtained at an ABA accredited law school
• Strong Academic Record

AdditionalSkills,KnowledgeandAbilities

• 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

WorkEnvironmentandPhysicalRequirements

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.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$90,000 - $120,000 annualized; commensurate with experience