Adjunct Professor of Law (Temporary Employee Pool)

Primary Purpose And Essential Functions

The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (McGeorge), an ABA-accredited law school in Sacramento, California, seeks a law professional to teach classes to students on a part-time basis. The law school’s adjunct faculty, drawn from the region’s most distinguished jurists and practitioners, offers a wealth of practical experience and special expertise to our students.

• Complete all employment documentation and any required trainings, and submit employment documents such as signed offer letters in a timely manner.
• Prepare for your course, which includes preparing the syllabus, selecting and submitting for printing any unique teaching materials, selecting books for student purchase, and preparing course materials and assessment/exam text.
• Syllabi include course descriptions, learning objectives, exam dates, teaching and exam policies, text and readings, and other policies and student deliverables.
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Adhere to all University and law school policies.
• Teach the assigned course(s) (see “Specific Assignment” below) as published in the Academic Schedule and noted in the offer letter, using pedagogical and other teaching methods fairly and effectively.
• Track student attendance using tools provided, and refer students to the Administration if required for attendance and/or performance issues.
• When appropriate, use the institution’s learning management platforms (TWEN, Canvas, etc.) to post assignments, syllabi and other reference materials, and to communicate with students.
• Read submitted student work and assessments/exams, and provide written comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback on performance.
• Meet with students during “office hours” to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress.
• Work with Administration to schedule “make-up” classes for any cancelled classes.
• Grade all mid-term and final exam papers, and other assessments as appropriate, and submit those grades per timelines to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Experiential Learning for approval.
• Review student-completed course evaluations conducted online at the end of each semester to analyze student perceptions of your teaching and to provide insight into possible teaching improvements.

Position Description

We are seeking applicants to teach in the following areas:

• Civil Pretrial Litigation
• First year Legal Research and Writing
• Second Year Legal Research and Writing
• Capital Lawyering and Policy Making
• Criminal Pretrial Litigation
• Expert Testimony Using Technology
• Land Use Planning
• Taking and Defending Depositions

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree.
• Three (3) years post-J.D. work experience in related field.
• Prior teaching experience is desirable, but not essential. Must, however, demonstrate evidence of teaching potential.
• Three years working in the substantive legal field is preferred.
• Lead and function in an active change environment.
• Inspire excellence.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

Work entails travel in Sacramento, primarily at the Sacramento Campus. Work may require evenings and/or weekends to perform duties, based on class schedule. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Hiring Range

$2,304.00 per unit.

Contact Information

Contact Email: [Insert Email Here] Reference Letter Information: Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes Minimum Number of References: 2 Maximum Number of References: 3

Special Instructions

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Your application will be active for 90 days. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and are reviewed by the hiring department as openings become available. To maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply. Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed before the date of the interview.

Supplemental Questions

• Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)? [Yes/No]
• Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)? [Yes/No]
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