Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law and Public Policy
- University of the Pacific
- Stockton, CA, USA
- Nov 05, 2024
Job Description
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law and Public Policy
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:
The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (McGeorge), an ABA- accredited law school in Sacramento, California, is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law and Public Policy. The incumbent will enjoy faculty status with a rank of assistant, associate, or full professor commensurate with experience and will be eligible to apply for the open Director of McGeorge Public Policy Programs position. The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Law and Public Policy position, at all ranks, includes voting rights, faculty governance responsibilities, and sabbatical opportunities. Although not a tenure-track position, it is designed to lead to a long-term contract that, if successfully completed, culminates in an indefinite contract with no term limits and with job security similar to a tenured position.
This faculty position will be appointed jointly to teach in the JD and Public Policy programs, will be expected to teach in the law-related competencies in the MPA/MPP curriculum and teach one (1) or more JD courses in the JD Program. Qualified candidates may also be able to teach an elective law course that serves J.D., MSL, MPA, and MPP students. The Public Policy program is Hybrid with a mix of in-person courses taught on Pacific's Sacramento campus in the evening and on weekends as well as some fully online and hybrid courses
Other responsibilities include advising students on academic and career development; service to support the program such as participation in orientation and recruitment events; and other professional development commensurate with the role. Students in the MPA and MPP programs are very diverse, and most are pursuing careers in public service in the Sacramento region or other areas of California. Thus, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in public service.
We have a particular interest in finding the next Program Director. Consequently, candidates who have interest, experience, and skill in educational leadership are particularly encouraged to apply and communicate their inclination to serve as the Program Director.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Juris-Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- At least five (5) years of professional experience in public administration or public policy, including work experience with a public agency, consultancy, government law jobs with a policy focus (such as serving in the chambers of a state legislator or in a government agency) or non-profit working in a public service area.
- A membership in a state bar association.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing academic programs.
- Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in public administration or public policy, including work experience with a public agency, consultancy, government law jobs with a policy focus (such as serving in the chambers of a state legislator or in a government agency), or non-profit working in a public service area.
- Graduate teaching experience in law, public administration, public policy, or related area.
- Research and/or consulting experience on California public policy issues and engagement with California public agencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in education and public service settings.
- Effective communication skills.
- Professional composure and demeanor at all times.
- Ability to promote the vision, mission, and core values of McGeorge School of Law.
- 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.
Physical Requirements:
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.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Schedule is dependent on course and department needs.
Special Instructions:
For first consideration, please apply on or before November 15, 2024.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/29350
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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