Associate Director of Trial Advocacy, Professor of Law, Legal Practice
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Posting Details
Position Information
Title | Associate Director of Trial Advocacy, Professor of Law, Legal Practice |
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Campus | Sacramento |
Department | Law Instruction |
Posting Number | F00857 |
Full or Part Time | Full Time |
Open Date | 03/21/2024 |
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Open Until Filled | Yes |
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Position Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions | The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law (McGeorge), invites applications for a faculty position in our Trial Advocacy program, ranked nineth (9th) in the country by US News, as the Associate Director of Trial Advocacy. The position will be on an indefinite term contract-track. (When the successful candidate is hired on an indefinite contract-track, s/he/they will hold the title of Professor of Law, Legal Practice. Professors of Law, Legal Practice of all ranks have voting rights, faculty governance responsibilities, and sabbatical opportunities. Although not a tenure-track position, the post is intended to lead to a long-term contract that, if successfully completed, culminates in an indefinite contract with no term limits and with job security similar to a tenured position). The Associate Director of Trial Advocacy is primarily responsible for teaching courses in our trial advocacy program and coaching mock trial students. Courses currently offered as part of the program include Trial Advocacy, Mock Trial Evidence, The Art of Plea Bargaining, Expert Witness Testimony, Jury Selection and Taking and Defending Depositions. As part of her/his/their teaching package, the Associate Director of Trial Advocacy may also to teach one or more doctrinal courses, such as Criminal Law, Evidence, or Torts. Other responsibilities include:
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. |
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Physical Requirements | The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs. |
Hiring Range | $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. |
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Contact Information | Omar M. Dajani Professor of Law & Chair, Faculty Recruitment Committee |
Contact Email | odajani@pacific.edu |
Reference Letter Information
Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? | Yes |
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Minimum Number of References | 2 |
Maximum Number of References | 2 |
Background Check Statement | All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. |
AA/EEO Policy Statement | University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability. |
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