Director of Breaking Barriers and Clinical Professor of Public Policy

University of the Pacific, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Sacramento, CALIFORNIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Title Director of Breaking Barriers and Clinical Professor of Public Policy
Campus Sacramento
Department Law Instruction
Posting Number F00860
Full or Part Time Full Time
Open Date 04/15/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year

Position Description


Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
The primary responsibility of this position is to further develop, implement and manage the Breaking Barriers Symposium and related technical and consultative activities. Breaking Barriers is a project of the McGeorge School of Law that engages in strategic and field-building activities that advance the collaboration of government and non-governmental organizations in partnership with communities to advance integration as a key strategy to improve outcomes for children in California.
This position is classified as clinical faculty within the JD programs at the McGeorge School of Law. Specific duties include:
  • Developing a program and Symposium with core organizational partners that will prepare and support teams of local government leaders and other participants to drive integration in their local settings.
  • Present, teaching, facilitate, mentor, and otherwise actively participating in the delivery of the Symposium, workshops and other elements of the Breaking Barrier’s program.
  • Teach at least one class annually in the JD and/or MPP/MPA program.
  • Cultivating and sustaining positive relationships with additional partners, clients, and investors, developing proposals, securing funding, and administering grants and contracts.
  • Building agreement with partners on program design and content. Working with partners to assess and continuously improve the activities of the programs and share what is learned among the relevant professional, policy making, and philanthropic audiences.
  • Collaborate with the Director of the Transformational Change Partnership (TCP) project at McGeorge School of Law to support the TCP, Breaking Barriers, and develop additional complementary programs.
  • Supporting efforts to enhance the regional and national reputation of the program, McGeorge School of Law, and the University of the Pacific as a center of excellence in public policy, administration, and transformational change, including presentations and publications for professional and academic audiences.
  • Selecting personnel, managing the budget, and performing other roles of a program director within university policies.


University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) in law, Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) or Public Administration (MPA).
  • Ten (10) years of professional experience, including at least five (5) years of program management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience as an innovator who has successfully executed a vision and led change within an organization or network of organizations and individuals.
  • Knowledge of and substantial professional engagement in relevant issues with local governments and agencies of the State of California.
  • Knowledge and experience in mental health service provision by schools and public agencies.
  • Commitment to diversity in education and public service.
  • Success in obtaining external funding, including philanthropic or other non-governmental support.
  • Higher-education teaching experience.
  • Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
  • Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Schedule is dependent on course and department needs.
Hiring Range $125,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions
This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Contact Information
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Reference Letter Information


Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes
Minimum Number of References 2
Maximum Number of References 3
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.

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