Advocacy Competition Coach Fall

Title: Advocacy Competition Coach Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Employee Classification: Advocacy Coach
Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas
Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success
Sub Division-Department: DAL-UNT Dallas College of Law
Department: DAL-College of Law-517000
Job Location: Downtown Dallas
Salary: $1,500.00
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

Advocacy Coaches are a critical part of the College of Law’s learning community. Coaches are involved in curricular and co‑curricular activities and programs relating to student learning and professional formation throughout law school. The appointments will be as either Head Advocacy Coach or Assistant Advocacy Coach to coach a Moot Court or Mock Trial competition team in the  academic year. All competitions will likely be in person.

At least one head coach is expected to travel with the teams. Assistant Coaches shall only travel with the team with express approval. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to UNT System policies. Head coaches earn $1,500 for each competition, no more than one competition per term. Assistant coaches earn $750 for each competition, no more than one competition per term.

• J.D. degree, superb professional qualifications, the ability to achieve excellence in guiding and mentoring law students, and a commitment to the goals and curricular method of UNT Dallas College of Law.
• All coaches must reside in the DFW area in order to facilitate regular practices.
• Head coaches must possess either: five or more years of practice experience; substantial and extensive trial, appellate, or competition coach experience of such high quality as to provide sufficient foundation for coaching in UNT Dallas College of Law’s advocacy program. Head coaches not meeting the five‑year requirement must be approved by the Director of Advocacy Competitions.
• Assistant coaches must possess at least one year of practice experience and a demonstrated commitment to the education of UNT Dallas College of Law students.

• Strong communication, listening and articulating feedback.
• Relationship‑building; building rapport and demonstrating empathy.
• Strategic planning, case preparation, challenging decisions.
• Deep subject knowledge, legal/policy understanding for debate/mock trial.
• Ability to empower individuals to find their voice, navigate systems, and develop self‑advocacy skills through effective questioning and practice, aligning with principles of adult learning and empowerment.

• Previous experience coaching advocacy competition teams or competing in law school advocacy competitions at a high level.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.

• Security Sensitive Position.
• Driving University Vehicle – No.

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UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.