Assistant/Associate Professor of Law

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions: The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for a doctrinal tenure-track faculty position to commence at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. We seek applications from exceptional candidates with a passion for teaching and scholarship, and who are excited about being part of a collegial, student-oriented, committed faculty.

McGeorge School of Law currently has multiple curricular needs, particularly Constitutional Law, Property, Intellectual Property, Torts, Remedies, Professional Responsibility, Community Property, International Law, and Wills and Trusts. Pacific McGeorge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. The McGeorge faculty unanimously committed itself to undertake the work to transform itself into an anti-racist law school. Thus, applicants who share that vision and particularly those who would enhance the racial and ethnic diversity of the faculty are strongly urged to apply.

Eligible candidates can be considered for the Anthony M. Kennedy Constitutional Law Chair.

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:

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree.
• Exceptional academic record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching and research.
• 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.

Some lifting of materials (20 lbs. or less). Bending, stretching, reaching required. Sitting for long periods of time.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs.

Special Instructions: Please upload a list of at least three (3) references with contact information in "Other Documents."

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/30923

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not 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.