Trial Advocacy Adjunct Professor & Mock Trial Coach

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Pacific is seeking an Adjunct Professor for the Trial Advocacy program in Sacramento, California. The candidate will co-teach trial advocacy classes, coach mock trial teams, and collaborate on curriculum development. Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and substantial trial lawyer experience. The role values diversity and promotes social justice and inclusion within the academic setting. Successful candidates will have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills while demonstrating a commitment to equity.

Qualifications

• 3 years of post-J.D. legal experience, including significant experience as a trial lawyer.
• 3 years experience working with law students as a supervisor or instructor.
• Member of a state bar association.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach a trial advocacy course with full-time professors.
• Coach inter-school mock trial teams.
• Develop curriculum and training materials.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Experience with diverse backgrounds

Education

Juris‑Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

University of the Pacific is seeking an Adjunct Professor for the Trial Advocacy program in Sacramento, California. The candidate will co-teach trial advocacy classes, coach mock trial teams, and collaborate on curriculum development. Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and substantial trial lawyer experience. The role values diversity and promotes social justice and inclusion within the academic setting. Successful candidates will have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills while demonstrating a commitment to equity.