Part-Time Law Professor (Adjunct) - Shape Future Lawyers

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 2,617,440 - 3,719,520; Part time

Job summary

The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, in Sacramento, California, seeks a law professional to teach classes on a part-time basis. Adjunct faculty bring real-world experience from the region's jurists and practitioners to enrich the curriculum with specialized courses across day and evening sections.

As an adjunct, you will prepare syllabi, use TWEN or Canvas, assess student work, hold office hours, and coordinate with administration to schedule make-up classes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree.
• Three (3) years post-J.D. work experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for your course, including the syllabus, materials, and assessments.
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning and adhere to policies.
• Teach the assigned course(s) as published, using effective teaching methods.
• Track student attendance and refer students for issues as needed.
• Use learning platforms (TWEN, Canvas) to post assignments and communicate.
• Read submitted student work and provide timely written feedback.
• Meet with students during office hours for progress assessment.
• Schedule make-up classes with Administration for cancelled sessions.
• Grade mid-term and final exams and submit grades for approval.
• Review student evaluations to improve teaching.

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, in Sacramento, California, seeks a law professional to teach classes on a part-time basis. Adjunct faculty bring real-world experience from the region's jurists and practitioners to enrich the curriculum with specialized courses across day and evening sections.

As an adjunct, you will prepare syllabi, use TWEN or Canvas, assess student work, hold office hours, and coordinate with administration to schedule make-up classes.