Professor of Practice and Director of Graduate Tax Programs
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBig Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
About the School of Law
The University of San Diego School of Law Office of Graduate, International and Certificate Programs delivers world-class programs that prepare students to excel as legal professionals. As a long-standing leader in graduate legal education, our dedication to offering a diverse curriculum, flexible programming, and personal attention to each student has attracted attorneys, judges, and recent law school graduates from the United States and around the globe to join our Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Science in Legal Studies (MSLS), and Paralegal programs.
About the University
The University of San Diego is an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution founded in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. Inspired by this centuries-old tradition, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.
About the Role
The Tax Law Program is a multi-faceted, comprehensive program serving both Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and Master in Taxation (Tax LL.M.) students. Since its establishment in 1978, over one thousand LL.M. degrees have been awarded to tax attorneys across the globe. The program offers a wide array of doctrinal tax classes and clinical tax offerings among the largest in the country, preparing both J.D. and LL.M. students to enter practice while providing J.D. students with the foundation to pursue an LL.M. An online Tax LLM program will be launched in the fall semester of 2025.
As the Professor of Practice and Director of Graduate Tax Programs, you will teach and operate this dynamic program. You will serve as a mentor to J.D. and Tax LLM students, guiding them toward successful careers and assisting them in identifying job opportunities. Your role involves engaging with Tax LLM alumni to strengthen networks, facilitating networking events such as panels and guest speakers, and negotiating favorable enrollment fees for students attending local tax conferences. You will also recruit and mentor new adjunct tax faculty members and oversee the development of asynchronous tax courses.
Hiring Process
To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. You must upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers' review. To ensure full consideration, we recommend submitting your materials as soon as possible, with a target deadline of April 30, 2025. Please note that applications will be reviewed throughout the posting period, and a candidate may be selected at any time, which could close the posting earlier than the listed date.
For technical questions or difficulties, please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu. For inquiries regarding the position, contact Vice Dean and Professor of Law Robert Muth at RMuth@sandiego.edu.
Campus Culture & Environment
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment background check and provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
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Education: JD degree required.
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Day-to-day, the Professor of Practice and Director of Graduate Tax Programs at Big Bully Turf will manage the in-person and online tax llm programs; recruit and mentor new adjunct tax faculty members; supervise the development and implementation of asynchronous tax courses; and teach at least one tax course per semester.
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To qualify for the Professor of Practice and Director of Graduate Tax Programs at Big Bully Turf position, applicants should have: JD degree; 3+ years legal practice experience; and California bar membership or willingness to sit for California bar within one year.
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Professor of Practice and Director of Graduate Tax Programs at Big Bully Turf is based in Big Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States. This is a on-site role.