Director, Trial Advocacy & Mock Trial Program

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law invites applications for a Director of Trial Advocacy, with potential for tenure, tenure-track, or indefinite contract, contingent on experience. The appointee will lead the program, teach Trial Advocacy and related courses, and supervise mock trial teams, reporting to the Associate Dean for Advocacy.

The role includes academic scholarship, service, and possible appointment to named chairs; candidates should demonstrate strong teaching and

Qualifications

• Juris‑Doctor (J.D.) degree required.
• Post‑J.D. legal experience, including trial lawyer experience, is preferred.
• Three years teaching in or directing a trial advocacy program at a U.S. law school, or equivalent, is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Trial Advocacy Program and teach courses such as Trial Advocacy, Jury Selection, and Mock Trial subjects.
• Lead, supervise, and collaborate with trial advocacy faculty and adjuncts on curriculum development and coaching teams.
• Teach doctrinal courses (e.g., Criminal Law, Evidence, Criminal Procedure, or Torts) as part of the teaching package.
• Contribute to scholarly research and participate in the law school’s intellectual life.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Teaching

Program leadership

Education

Juris‑Doctor (J.D.) degree

Bar admission

Job description

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law invites applications for a Director of Trial Advocacy, with potential for tenure, tenure-track, or indefinite contract, contingent on experience. The appointee will lead the program, teach Trial Advocacy and related courses, and supervise mock trial teams, reporting to the Associate Dean for Advocacy.

The role includes academic scholarship, service, and possible appointment to named chairs; candidates should demonstrate strong teaching and