"Adjunct - Kline School of Law - Moot Court Coach"

Job Details

About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

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At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan

As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.

Job Summary

About Drexel School of Law is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

About the Thomas R. Kline School of Law

Founded in 2006, the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University offers an ABA-accredited Juris Doctorate program in law, together with other graduate programs in law. This position is in connection with the Kline Law J.D. program.

Job Summary

The Moot Court coach is responsible for working with the Moot Court Competition advisor to coach students for competitions and to otherwise implement the mission of the Kline School of Law.

Essential Functions

• Teaching students to analyze a case file.
• Teaching students to craft themes and theories of a case file.
• Teaching students how to sharpen both written and oral advocacy skills.
• Teaching students to present arguments and respond to questions from a panel of judges.
• Conducting weekly practices with students either in person or via Zoom.
• Attending the competition with the team members.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives.
• Maintain communication with the Moot Court Competition advisor and the Dean for Academic Affairs regarding any course or student issues.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Law Degree, Juris Doctor.

Location

Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Sep 2 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:Oct 2 2025 Eastern Daylight Time