Description:

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (McGeorge), invites applications for adjunct faculty in the Trial Advocacy program. Specifically, we have openings for an adjunct faculty position to teach a trial advocacy class in collaboration with two full-time faculty members, and we have openings for several mock trial coaching positions. Both the teaching position and the coaching positions are non-tenure-track positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy would be responsible for co-teaching a trial advocacy course which entails collaborating with two full-time trial advocacy professors, attending a lecture one evening a week, and teaching a small group section of the trial advocacy course on a separate evening. The Adjunct Professor – Mock Trial Coach position would be assigned to coach one or more of our inter-school mock trial teams. Responsibilities for both positions include:

Collaborating with other Trial Advocacy faculty and the Associate Dean of Advocacy in the development of curriculum and training materials for students involved in trial advocacy classes and the mock trial program.
Assisting with the administration and development of the Mock Trial Program, including coaching teams and coordinating with the Associate Dean of Advocacy to plan competitions, practices, and travel by coaches and team members.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Holds a Juris-Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Has three (3) years of post-J.D. legal experience, including significant experience as a trial lawyer, criminal or civil.
Has three (3) years experience working with law students or recent law school graduates as a supervisor, mentor, teacher, or instructor.
Holds membership in a state bar association.

Preferred Qualifications:

Has a record of involvement in national and state advocacy organizations such as the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), Legal Aid Services of California (LAAC), and the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators (NALAE).
Communicates effectively.
Possesses outstanding interpersonal skills.
Promotes 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 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. Frequent sitting and computer use. Occasional walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and use of phone. Occasional lifting up to twenty-five (25) lbs.

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.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: 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.