Visiting Professor of Law, Legal Research and Writing

Visiting Professor of Law, Legal Research and Writing Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The Visiting Professor of Law, Legal Research and Writing position is a one (1) year appointment. The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law invites applications from entry‑level and lateral candidates for a visiting lawyering skills position limited to the 2025‑26 academic year. We seek applicants who have a demonstrated interest in skill teaching, and who are excited about being part of a collegial, student‑oriented, committed faculty.

The successful candidate will teach three (3) classes in McGeorge's Global Lawyering Skills program, which covers legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. One (1) course, GLS I, is in the students' fall semester of the first year of law school. GLS II builds on GLS I and takes place in the spring of the first year. The third course, GLS III, takes place in the fall semester of the students' second year.

Pacific McGeorge anticipates a possible full‑time hire starting in 2026‑2027. The successful visitor candidate would have an opportunity to apply for the full‑time position.

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree.

• Exceptional academic record.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• 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.

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. This is an in‑person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Sacramento Pacific campus.

Frequent sitting and computer use. Occasional walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and use of phone. Occasional lifting up to twenty‑five (25) lbs.

Work is primarily performed in a standard higher education environment with the use of computer and phones. Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs.

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