Legal Practice Professor: Writing, Research & Moot Court

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

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