Prepare for your course, which includes preparing the syllabus,
selecting and submitting for printing any unique teaching
materials, selecting books for student purchase, and preparing
course materials and assessment/exam text. Syllabi include course
descriptions, learning objectives, exam dates, teaching and exam
policies, text and readings, and other policies and student
deliverables.
Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Adhere to all University and law school policies.
Teach the assigned course(s) (see "Specific Assignment" below)
as published in the Academic Schedule and noted in the offer
letter, using pedagogical and other teaching methods fairly and
effectively.
Track student attendance using tools provided, and refer
students to the Administration if required for attendance and/or
performance issues.
When appropriate, use the institution's learning management
platforms (TWEN, Canvas, etc.) to post assignments, syllabi and
other reference materials, and to communicate with students.
Read submitted student work and assessments/exams, and provide
written comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback
on performance.
Meet with students during "office hours" to provide
individualized direction and assessment of progress.
In order to ensure the proper number of teaching hours is
completed, work with Administration to schedule "make-up" classes
for any cancelled classes.
Grade all mid-term and final exam papers, and other assessments
as appropriate, and submit those grades per timelines to the
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Experiential Learning for
approval.
Review student-completed course evaluations conducted online at
the end of each semester to analyze student perceptions of your
teaching and to provide insight into possible teaching
improvements.
We are seeking applicants to teach in the following areas:
- Civil Pretrial Litigation
- First year Legal Research and Writing
- Second Year Legal Research and Writing
- Capital Lawyering and Policy Making
- Criminal Pretrial Litigation
- Expert Testimony Using Technology
- Land Use Planning
- Taking and Defending Depositions
- The Legal Profession
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:
- Must hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree.
- Three (3) years post-J.D. work experience in related
field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior teaching experience is desirable, but not essential.
Must, however, demonstrate evidence of teaching potential.
- Three years working in the substantive legal field is
preferred.
- Lead and function in an active change environment.
- Inspire excellence.
- 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.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work entails travel in Sacramento, primarily at the Sacramento
Campus. Work may require evenings and/or weekends to perform
duties, based on class schedule.
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist
motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional
standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and
reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Special Instructions:
THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION. Your
application will be active for 90 days. Applications are accepted
on a continuous basis and are reviewed by the hiring department as
openings become available. To maintain your application within the
system, you will need to re-apply.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online
application to be considered for a position. Candidates who are
called for an interview must notify the Department of Human
Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed before
the date of the interview.
Note: if a job-specific posting is created and you are interested
in that specific position, please apply to that job posting.
Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future
employment in openings of this type since availability can be
unpredictable and consideration competitive.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32151
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