Trial Advocacy Director & Law Professor

University of the Pacific; Folsom (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. The role oversees the Trial Advocacy Program, teaches Trial Advocacy and related courses, and guides mock-trial teams.

The position may be tenured or contract, with opportunities for endowed chairs and added compensation for distinguished candidates. The Director reports to the Associate Dean for Advocacy, with responsibilities across course delivery, program development, and scholarly

Qualifications

• Post-J.D. legal experience, including trial advocacy.
• Three years of experience teaching in/directing a trial advocacy program at a U.S. law school, or equivalent.
• Active membership in a state bar association.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Trial Advocacy Program and teach related courses.
• Run Mock Trial teams and participate in the NETC.
• Conduct scholarly research and contribute to faculty governance.

Skills

Post-J.D. legal experience

Experience teaching trial advocacy

Bar membership

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law invites applications for a Director of Trial Advocacy. The role oversees the Trial Advocacy Program, teaches Trial Advocacy and related courses, and guides mock-trial teams.

The position may be tenured or contract, with opportunities for endowed chairs and added compensation for distinguished candidates. The Director reports to the Associate Dean for Advocacy, with responsibilities across course delivery, program development, and scholarly