University of North Texas at Dallas · 1 day ago
Advocacy Head Coach
Dallas, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of North Texas at Dallas is a public law school in downtown Dallas, focusing on widening access to legal education. They are seeking an Advocacy Head Coach to guide and mentor law students in Moot Court or Mock Trial competitions.
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Responsibilities
Coaches are involved in curricular and co-curricular activities and programs relating to student learning and professional formation throughout law school
The appointments will be as either Head Advocacy Coach or Assistant Advocacy Coach to coach a Moot Court or Mock Trial competition team in the 2024-2025 academic year
All competitions will likely be in person
At least one head coach is expected to travel with the teams
Assistant Coaches shall only travel with the team with express approval
Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to UNT System policies
Qualification
Required
All coaches must possess a J.D. degree
Superb professional qualifications
The ability to achieve excellence in guiding and mentoring law students
A commitment to the goals and curricular method of UNT Dallas College of Law
All coaches must reside in the DFW area in order to facilitate regular practices
Head coaches must possess either five or more years of practice experience or substantial and extensive trial, appellate, or competition coach experience
Head coaches not meeting the five-year requirement must be approved by the Director of Advocacy Competitions
Assistant coaches must possess at least one or more years of practice experience and a demonstrated commitment to the education of UNT Dallas College of Law students
Advocacy coaches need strong communication (listening, articulating, feedback), relationship-building (rapport, empathy), strategic planning (case prep, challenging decisions), and deep subject knowledge (legal/policy understanding for debate/mock trial)
Focusing on empowering individuals to find their voice, navigate systems, and develop self-advocacy skills through effective questioning and practice, aligning with principles of adult learning and empowerment
Preferred
Previous experience coaching advocacy competition teams or competing in law school advocacy competitions at a high level is greatly preferred
Company
University of North Texas at Dallas
University of North Texas at Dallas is a public university that offers education services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10.65MKey Investors
Communities Foundation of TexasTexas Instruments
2024-02-08Grant· $10M
2023-05-16Grant· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Warren Eschenbach
President
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