Assistant Professor of Law, Director of Trial Advocacy

Position Overview Assistant Professor of Law, Director of Trial Advocacy at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific. The position may be tenured, tenure‑track, or an indefinite contract, commensurate with a candidate's experience and preferences. The role may lead to security of position, sabbatical opportunities, research support, voting rights, and faculty governance responsibilities. Qualified candidates may be considered for the Robert Eglet Endowed Chair in Trial Advocacy, which includes a stipend, dual travel funds, and a guaranteed writing grant. The Noell M. Ferris Advocacy Professorship is also open to highly experienced contract faculty and comes with additional compensation and benefits. Primary Purpose and Essential Functions The Director of Trial Advocacy is responsible for overseeing the Trial Advocacy Program, including teaching courses in Trial Advocacy, other skills and related doctrine, and running the Mock Trial competition teams. The Director reports directly to the Associate Dean for Advocacy for administrative matters. Current program courses include Trial Advocacy, Jury Selection, Expert Witness Testimony, Mock Trial Evidence, The Art of Plea Bargaining, and Taking and Defending Depositions. The Director is expected to teach one or more doctrinal courses such as Criminal Law, Evidence, Criminal Procedure, or Torts. Responsibilities Supervise and collaborate with other trial advocacy faculty in proposing and developing courses for the program. Teach Mock Trial Evidence to all members of the Mock Trial team. Participate in running the National Ethics Trial Competition (NETC). Engage in scholarly research and writing in relevant fields and participate in the intellectual life of the law school. Minimum Qualifications Juris‑Doctor (J.D.) degree. Post‑J.D. legal experience, including trial practice (criminal or civil). Three (3) years of experience teaching in and/or directing a trial advocacy program at a U.S. law school, or equivalent. Membership in a state bar association. Preferred Qualifications Excellent writing skills. Five (5) years of experience teaching in and/or directing a trial advocacy program at a U.S. law school, or equivalent. A record of involvement in national and state advocacy organizations such as NITA, LAAC, and NALAE. Effective communication and extraordinary interpersonal skills. Professional composure and demeanor at all times. Promotion of the vision, mission, and core values of McGeorge School of Law. 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 into work. Physical Requirements Physical demands described are representative but not definitive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hiring Range $130,000–$175,000. Compensation considered based on scope and responsibilities, candidate qualifications, internal equity, market and organizational considerations. Anti‑Discrimination/EEO Statement University of the Pacific is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of employment benefits 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 or expression, or mental or physical disability, or other protected characteristics. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position. McGeorge School of Law is committed to transform itself into an anti‑racist law school. Applicants who share this vision, particularly those who would enhance the racial or ethnic diversity of the faculty, are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of the Pacific