Adjunct Professor of Law, Health Law

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Position Information

Title

Adjunct Professor of Law, Health Law

Campus

Department

Graduate and International Programs

Posting Number

F01050

Full or Part Time

Part Time

Open Date

02/05/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Days Per Week

McGeorge School of Law invites applications for one adjunct professor position to develop and teach a new fully online, asynchronous course in Health Law and Policy as part of McGeorge’s graduate program. This three-unit course will be offered to graduate students studying law, including Master of Science in Law (MSL) and Master of Laws (LLM) students.

Courses in the graduate program are to be fully online and asynchronous, tailored to the learning objectives of MSL graduate students studying law, and LLM students who seek to develop expertise in a specific field. The courses are intended to have a strong focus on projects, practical exercises, and case studies. Regular faculty‑student interaction, accessibility, and achievement of credit hour standards are the highest priorities.

The Health Law course is intended to be an introductory, survey‑type course that introduces graduate students to a broad range of public policies and laws that impact both health care providers and consumers of health care, and to help students develop practical skills for working in positions that require law and policy expertise. Topics covered might include subjects such as: federal and state regulation of hospitals, physicians and managed care organizations;

standards of care and medical malpractice; privacy and confidentiality; informed consent; access to care and federal/state reform proposals; public and private financing of health care; forms of health care enterprises, and end‑of‑life issues, among others. The adjunct professor will have the ability to assess the timeliness and merit of possible topics and to make choices about the scope and depth of coverage.

The adjunct professor will be required to follow a strict timeline for course development with mandatory deadlines and coordinate with McGeorge Online Graduate Programs and partners on an ongoing basis. The professor will be assisted by an Instructional Designer () who will handle technical issues and manage the course development process. The professor will have authority over course content and is responsible for ensuring that content is consistent with University of the Pacific and McGeorge School of Law policies, in coordination with McGeorge’s Faculty Director for Online Learning.

Support in online course development, recording technology, and other support will be provided.

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.

• Applicant must possess an advanced degree in a relevant field (JD, LLM, MSL, or JSD).
• Applicant must possess the capacity to translate theory and skills‑based content into effective learning outcomes, lectures, and hands‑on tasks such as discussion, assignments, and quizzes. Support and technical assistance is provided.
• Applicant must have minimal facility with computer navigation and possess the ability to quickly learn new software, including but not limited to Canvas and Zoom.
• Applicant must be willing to record media such as video, narrated slides, and/or podcasts, with support.
• Applicant must possess the ability to meet deadlines and coordinate with a team.

• Relevant experience such as teaching or legal practice
• Experience with online course development or…