Professor of Practice and Director of Graduate Tax Programs

About the role

The University of San Diego Law School invites applications for a full-time (11 months/year) non-tenure track position as Professor of Practice and Director of Graduate Tax Programs. The ideal candidate will have substantial legal practice experience, primarily in tax law, and a commitment to excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop the tax curriculum for review and input from the Vice Dean, including introducing new courses and eliminating outdated courses
• Advise the Vice Dean on issues relating to the tax curriculum
• Manage the in-person and online Tax LLM program
• Recruit and mentor new adjunct tax faculty members
• Supervise the development and implementation of asynchronous tax courses
• Teach at least one tax course per semester
• Advises JD students interested in a tax career
• Affixes Tax LLM students identify job opportunities
• Engage with Tax LLM alumni to strengthen alumni networks
• Negotiate favorable enrollment fees for USD students to attend local tax conferences
• Facilitate networking opportunities for tax students, including planning events (panels, guest speakers)

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years of legal practice experience
• Membership in the California bar or willingness to sit for the California bar within one year of appointment preferred

Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.