Legal Writing Professor

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States University of San Francisco Full time
Job Title:

Legal Writing Professor

About the Position:

We are seeking a full-time non-tenure track Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis Professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law. The successful candidate will teach two sections each semester, guiding first-year law students through their first experience with legal writing and research. The position is eligible for renewable terms based on the School of Law's promotion policy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver effective teaching and classroom instruction on legal analysis, writing, and research.
  • Provide formative assessment techniques to offer students extensive feedback on their writing, research, and understanding of course material.
  • Observe regular office hours and be available to students during office hours and by appointment.
  • Prepare course syllabi, practice assignments, handouts, midterms, final exams, and relevant course materials.
  • Grade and evaluate students' coursework and submit grades promptly by established deadlines.
  • Advise students and provide mentorship on legal writing, professionalism, and academic issues.
  • Supervise upper-level students to develop the spring moot court topic.
  • Collaborate with other Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis faculty on best practices, shared learning outcomes, research and writing assignments, curriculum development, events, meetings, and orientations.
Requirements:
  • A JD obtained at an ABA-accredited law school.
  • 2-5 years of teaching experience preferred.
  • Practice experience preferred.
  • Background in litigation, moot court, or other oral advocacy programs.
  • Excellent legal writing, editing, and research skills.
  • Experience working with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide clear, constructive feedback to students with differing educational and social backgrounds.
Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annualized, commensurate with experience.



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