Adjunct Faculty, Legal Writing & Research, School of Law (7704)

Golden Gate University School of Law invites applications to teach in GGU's legal writing and research program. GGU is currently seeking adjunct faculty who are interested in teaching first–year legal writing and research and a variety of courses in our upper–division program. A JD degree and at least three years of legal practice experience is required. Applicants should have excellent writing and research skills and should be familiar with research platforms, including Westlaw and Lexis. Although not required, candidates with strong professional connections to the San Francisco Bay Area and California legal communities who can mentor students and promote career opportunities will be viewed favorably. The ideal candidate has previous experience teaching at an ABA accredited law school. Applications must be submitted through our online application system to be considered for any academic position, unless otherwise noted in the job announcement. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and writing sample with your application. Inquiries should be directed to Professor Elizabeth Fishman, Associate Professor of Law at . Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. First–year legal writing and research adjunct faculty: Adjunct faculty in the first–year program are responsible for reviewing training materials, preparing for and teaching the course in accordance with the syllabus and lesson plans developed by the director of the program. The position requires substantial additional time outside of class to provide written feedback to students and to meet individually with students throughout the year. First–year legal writing and research faculty teach in both the fall and spring semester. Upper–division writing and research adjunct faculty: Responsibilities in the upper–division writing and research program depend on the course taught. For certain courses, adjunct faculty are responsible for developing course curriculum, including the syllabus, lesson plans, and graded assignments, in accordance with the requirements of the upper–division program and in consultation with the director and associate director of the program. For the Appellate Advocacy course, adjunct faculty are responsible for reviewing training materials, preparing for and teaching the course in accordance with the syllabus and lesson plans developed by the associate director of the program. All positions require substantial additional time outside of class to provide written feedback to students and to meet individually with students throughout the semester. Upper–division adjunct faculty may teach in the fall or spring semester, or both. Qualifications, Education and/or Experience: Experience in the areas of appeals, transactions, intellectual property, immigration, and public interest is preferred. Supplemental Information To apply: Please go to and submit an application, letter of interest, and a resume. In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check. Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all. University policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws. The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that reinforces these practices. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all especially women, minorities, people of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQI community. Golden Gate University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Golden Gate University Report, please go to