Advocacy Assistant Coach

Title: Advocacy Assistant Coach

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

Sub Division-Department: DAL-UNT Dallas College of Law

Department: DAL-CoL-Academic Affairs-517200

Job Location: Downtown Dallas

Salary: $750.00 per semester

FTE: .48

UNT Dallas College of Law is a public law school in downtown Dallas with a full-time day division and a part-time evening division. The College of Law's goals are: (1) widening access to legal education for those who could be superb legal professionals but who cannot realistically access a legal education given factors including location, cost, and the current role of the LSAT in admission to and financing of law school;

(2) providing an educational program focused on excellence in developing practice-related competencies, through a curriculum mapped to those competencies and using best instructional practices, including multiple formative and summative assessment throughout, engaged class design, and a spectrum of experiential education; (3) creating opportunity for our students by keeping tuition and debt low and producing graduates with high value and ability in multiple segments of the market for legal services;

(4) becoming a national leader in advancing understanding of best legal education practices, of professional formation, and of the relationship between legal education and the evolving practice and business of law; (5) improving access to justice for underserved legal needs; and (6) serving as a valuable partner in civic engagement with the City of Dallas and the North Texas region.

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 - $1,500 for each competition, no more than one competition per term;
Assistant coaches - $750 for each competition, no more than one competition per term.

All coaches must possess a 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, which is of such high quality so 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 or more years of practice experience and a demonstrated commitment to the education of UNT Dallas College of Law students.

• Knowledge of or ability to understand and analyze broad areas of law in order to provide effective guidance for students who may be unfamiliar with relevant laws. Topics vary per competition and are not always known in advance.
• Familiarity with moot court and/or mock trial competitions, including ballots and judging preferences.
• Clearly and effectively articulating ideas, actively listening to students, and providing constructive feedback. This also includes tailoring communication styles to suit different audiences and contexts.
• Creating a regular practice schedule and attending practices on a regular basis. Giving full attention to students, understanding their perspectives, and demonstrating empathy. This involves focusing on both…