University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (“UC Law SF,” formerly, “UC Hastings”), located in the San Francisco Civic Center area, seeks applicants for a contract (non-tenure-track) faculty role: Director of Applied Innovation and Professor of Practice. The position is full-time. Contract lengths for Professors of Practice are 1-5 years and may be renewed. The faculty rank is Lecturer, with a Professor of Practice working title. The ideal start date is January 1, 2024, though the start date can be as late as July 1, 2024.
The Director of Applied Innovation teaches in and serves as a concentration advisor of the Technology, Innovation & the Practice of Law Concentration at UC Law SF and partners with the directors of other centers, including LexLab, to run law and technology programs, including an accelerator and community-oriented events for faculty, students, practicing lawyers and technology entrepreneurs. The Director will also help UC Law SF innovate new courses, pedagogies, and programs to ensure that the law school provides students with the skills they need to practice law in an environment characterized by rapid technological innovation. Finally, the Director will build community by connecting with students, faculty, lawyers, and thought leaders locally in Silicon Valley and nationally. The Director reports to the Provost & Academic Dean. This is a year-round role, meaning that the Director works during the summer months, though for-credit teaching duties are limited to the fall and spring terms.
Interested candidates must have the following qualifications:
- JD degree.
- Bar membership.
- At least 5 years of practice or entrepreneurial experience.
- Demonstrated ability to implement creative technology-focused programming and build community connections.
Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred. Prior experience with grants or raising third-party funding is a plus factor but is not required.
The anticipated starting base compensation range is $99,275 to $120,175, depending on experience in legal education, plus an additional $20,000 director stipend. The Director will also have a faculty development account. This position qualifies for the Full UC Benefits Package, which includes primary retirement
benefits, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, and a variety of voluntary supplemental benefit plans to meet the incumbent’s individual needs.
Applications are encouraged before December 1, 2023, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Each applicant must submit the following materials:
- Cover letter summarizing reasons for seeking this position.
- Resume or CV.
- Teaching reviews, if any.
- Three professional or academic references.
Please forward these materials to Provost & Academic Dean Morris Ratner (ratnerm@uclawsf.edu).
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