Visiting Professor of Law, Legal Research and Writing
university of pacificSacramento (CA)
Visiting Professor of Law, Legal Research and Writing
Posted 24 days ago
university of pacificSacramento (CA)
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About the role
Visiting Professor of Law, Legal Research and Writing For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period. Posting Details
Title: Visiting Professor of Law, Legal Research and Writing
Campus: Sacramento
Department: Law Instruction
Posting Number: F01071Full or Part Time - Full Time
Position Description:
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions - The Visiting Professor of Law, Legal Research and Writing position is a one (1) year appointment. The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for a visiting lawyering skills position limited to the 2025-26 academic year. We seek applications from exceptional candidates who have a demonstrated interest in skills teaching, and who are excited about being part of a collegial, student-oriented, committed faculty. The successful candidate will teach three (3) classes in McGeorge's Global Lawyering Skills program, which covers legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. One (1) course, GLSI, is in the students' fall semester of the first year of law school. GLSII builds on GLSI and takes place in the spring of the first year. The third course, GLSIII, takes place in the fall semester of the students' second year. Pacific McGeorge anticipates a possible full-time hire starting in 2026-2027. The successful visitor candidate would have an opportunity to apply for the full-time position.
Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Exceptional academic record. Excellent written communication skills. Commitment to the vision, mission and core values of the law school. Excellent interpersonal skills. Technological competence. 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:
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. This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Sacramento Pacific campus. Frequent sitting and computer use. Occasional walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and use of phone. Occasional lifting up to twenty-five (25) lbs. Work is primarily performed in a standard higher education environment with the use of computer and phones. Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs. Hiring Range Special Instructions - Please upload a list of at least three (3) references with contact information in "Other Document."Contact Information
Contact Email: jproske@pacific.eduReference Letter Information
Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? - YesMinimum Number of References - 3Maximum Number of References - 3Background Check Statement - All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years. Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy 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 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, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.
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