Law Visiting Professor (Position 1)

Law Visiting Professor (Position 1)

Job Summary

The University of San Francisco School of Law is seeking applicants for one or more Visiting Professorships for the 2022-2023 academic year. USF Law welcomes outstanding candidates in subject including property, human rights, international law, contracts, torts, evidence, and critical race theory. The Visitor(s) may also have the opportunity to teach an elective/seminar, if the schedule permits, as part of a commitment to two courses each semester.

The University of San Francisco School of Law is steeped in a commitment to social responsibility and justice, hallmarks of Jesuit education, and focused on the training of skilled, ethical, and engaged lawyers. The Law School has a proud 110-year history of preparing its diverse graduates to be excellent and ethical attorneys who serve their clients and communities with integrity and in a socially responsible manner. The law school is committed to recruiting and retaining BIPOC faculty to reflect its mission and practice.

USF is located in one of the world's most dynamic and progressive cities, which affords our community a global perspective and access to premier arts, culture, and centers of innovation. The campus sits in a beautiful neighborhood just north of Golden Gate Park and halfway between Ocean Beach and the Financial District.

Successful candidates possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and will demonstrate:

● a record of professional excellence and strong classroom teaching skills;

● a commitment to service and potential for success as a contributing member of a dynamic and diverse community

● a willingness and ability to perform in either an in-person, hyflex, or remote modality.

The Visiting Professor is a temporary non-tenure track appointment given to faculty with special skills to complement the law school curriculum. The appointee will usually be on leave or be retired from a full time faculty position at another university. While in residence, the Visiting Professor will plan, organize, and teach in the school's programs; perform research, and complete any other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

● Effective teaching and classroom instruction including delivering lectures and facilitating class discussions

● Use formative assessment techniques in order to provide students with “real time” feedback on their writing and understanding of course material (e.g., midterm exam, short writing assignments, multiple choice questions, etc.)

● Observe regular office hours and be available to students during office hours and by appointment

● Prepare course syllabus, homework assignments, handouts, and relevant course materials

● Grade and evaluate students' coursework and submit grades promptly by established deadlines

● Advise students and provide mentorship on academic, bar prep and curricula issues

● Participate in faculty activities such as scholarship lunches, teaching lunches, faculty meetings, andpossibly serve on school of law committees

● Understanding and commitment to USF's mission, vision, and values.

● JD required, LLM or PhD advantaged but not required

● Expertise in particular course subject matter

● Three years of legal experience or three years teaching experience required

● Experience with or the ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Strong equity lens, cultural humility, and proven ability to work well in a diverse context.

● Experience supporting Black and Latinx students and communities preferred

● Knowledge of laws, legal codes, and court procedures

● Familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Canvas and Zoom a plus

● Additional duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean

Individuals will provide lectures in a classroom or auditorium setting or by Zoom and provide counseling to students in an office during office hours or by telephone or electronic communication. These duties may require standing or sitting for long periods of time, transporting class materials, and working at a computer or desk.

Travel and other work environments may be required depending on the special skills and assignments of the visiting professor.

Please apply with the following information:

● Cover letter indicating the reasons for your interest in USF, the courses you are most interested in and qualified to teach and listing others you would be willing to teach.

● A current curriculum vitae, clearly stating your teaching experience.

● Applicants must include a Diversity Statement with their application. The diversity statement can include evidence of:

● Experience working with or commitment to multicultural, underrepresented, underserved, and diverse communities;

● Experience working with or commitment to: people of color; first generation scholars; women of color; transgender and non-binary people; people living with disabilities; lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer people

● Experience with or commitment to engaging students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, religious affiliations, and sexual orientations;

● Knowledge of or sensitivity to the specific concerns and issues of underrepresented populations

● Course evaluations for the relevant classes.

● References will be solicited from finalists and do not need to be submitted with the initial application.

Full time

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