Visiting Professor of Practice, School of Law

Job Summary: The School of Law is seeking applicants for a Corporate and Securities Professor of Practice for the 2024-2025 academic year. Depending on experience, the Visitor will teach a selection of the following: Corporations, Antitrust, Securities Regulation, International Business Transactions, Corporate Finance, and Mergers and Acquisitions, totaling up to four classes over the school year. There is funding to renew the position for an additional 3 years, although renewal is dependent on performance. The institution is located in one of the world's most dynamic and progressive cities, which affords its 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. The 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. Minimum Requirements: Understanding and commitment to the institution's mission, vision, and values. JD required. Significant practice experience in antitrust, securities law, or corporate regulation. Demonstrated teaching ability. 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. Job Responsibilities: Effective teaching and classroom instruction, including delivering lectures and facilitating class discussions. Use formative assessment techniques to provide students with real-time feedback on their writing and understanding of course material. Be available to students during regular 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 on course content and academic pathways to practice. Provide mentorship on professional networking, job acquisition, and job skills. Participate in faculty activities such as scholarship and teaching lunches, faculty meetings, and faculty committees. Attend law school events, including recruiting events, graduation, etc. Additional duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean. Application Requirements: Please apply with the following information: Cover letter indicating the reasons for your interest, 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 practice experience and demonstrating your teaching ability. A diversity statement of up to two pages (single-spaced) that describes your commitment to and any professional experiences with how to a) engage underserved students, b) make education at their level more equitable, and c) increase access to their field by members of marginalized communities. Course evaluations for any relevant classes previously taught.

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