University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

Kansas City, Missouri

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a vibrant advocacy program as a Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow. Our Fellows play a vital role in continuing to build a premier national advocacy program as they significantly enhance their own advocacy skills as an instructor.

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law has a premier program in Advocacy. The program offers a full range of course work, clinics, field placements, and continuing education programs. In 2024, University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School's Mock Trial program was ranked #11 in the nation. 


Job Number:  01-260224-03: Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow - Advocacy Program, UMKC School of Law


Company Name:  University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law


Fellows will teach or co-teach trial advocacy and appellate advocacy classes and may teach other substantive courses as needed. Fellows will coach and directly supervise students in mock trial and moot court competitions. Duties will involve assisting with course planning, creation, development, preparation, and instruction as well as advising students enrolled in the law school’s Advocacy Emphasis. Fellows will be engaged, collegial, and cooperative members of the Advocacy and law school communities, bringing Advocacy insights and opportunities to other departments upon request or need. Fellows will also help coordinate internal and external trial and appellate competitions and externships in the community as well as foster excellent working relationships with the local bar and judiciary.

This full-time Fellowship is a contractual appointment for up to two years and includes time for research, writing, and other scholarship during the Fellowship term.


Requirements for the position include a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and substantial experience in trial or appellate advocacy.


Qualifications for the position include excellent speaking, leadership, organizational, and motivational skills; familiarity with law school advocacy teams; strong academic record and/or other indicia of high-performance ability; a strong interest in teaching and an overall commitment to excellence and results as well as building reputation in the local and national communities. Prior coaching experience is preferred.


Salary is $70,000-76,000/year, depending on qualifications.
The position includes full benefits, including health insurance and CLE requirements. Advocacy teaching and coaching occurs in the fall and spring semesters, affording opportunity during the summer for planning and research. 


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

The Faculty Appointments Committee of the School of Law will review applications made through the UMKC Human Resources portal: http://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/. Enter Job ID No 58742.

Candidates should fill out the UMKC application form, provide a statement of interest, and a curriculum vitae (or resume).

For more information, please contact:

Mikah Thompson
Chair, Appointments Committee
UMKC School of Law
thompsonmikah@umkc.edu

816-235-2688