Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of Trial Advocacy

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated teaching faculty member for its Trial Advocacy Program. This exciting opportunity involves teaching trial advocacy courses, overseeing the curriculum, and mentoring adjunct faculty. Ideal candidates will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and at least three years of litigation experience. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and a chance to impact future legal practitioners. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to excellence in legal education and make a difference in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required with at least three years of litigation experience.
• Teaching experience and mock trial coaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses each academic year and direct the Trial Advocacy Program.
• Oversee curriculum, recruit and train adjunct faculty, and support admissions.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Teaching

Mock Trial Coaching

Education

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Job Summary

Drexel University Kline School of Law, in Philadelphia, seeks applications for one non-tenure track/teaching faculty position for the 2025-2026 academic year. This faculty member will also direct the school’s trial advocacy program.

Essential Functions

1. The faculty member is expected to teach three courses each academic year and participate in service to the Law School and the University.
2. The faculty member will teach trial advocacy courses including Evidence, and other courses that might include Professional Responsibility, advanced procedure classes, and other courses throughout the curriculum.
3. The faculty member will also serve as the Director of the law school’s nationally recognized Trial Advocacy Program. This work includes overseeing and refining the law school’s Trial Advocacy curriculum, recruiting, training, supervising adjunct faculty in the Trial Advocacy program, and teaching trial advocacy classes, and supporting the admissions process around trial advocacy scholarships and recruitment.
4. This position is non-tenure track; time spent in the position will not accrue toward tenure. The contract is initially for two years with the goal of reappointment if mutually satisfactory.

Required Qualifications

1. J.D. from an ABA accredited law school or its equivalent
2. Admission to practice in at least one state
3. Minimum of at least three years of litigation experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Candidates with teaching experience are preferred
2. Prefer at least three years managing or coaching mock trial teams

Location

1. Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.