Department: Clark Honors College
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Limited
Salary: $54,500 - $58,000 annualized base at 1.0 FTE
Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: .5

Application Review Begins

July 13, 2025; open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with your resume or CV, please include a cover letter that addresses your approach to mock trial pedagogy, including how you develop case theories, coach opening and closing statements, and train students on direct and cross-examinations. Your letter should describe the types of exercises or drills you use to build skills, how you would navigate interpersonal conflicts, handle challenges during travel or competition, and your approach to managing student conduct concerns.

Department Summary

​​The Robert D. Clark Honors College (CHC) is a liberal arts honors college within the University of Oregon, an AAU Research 1 institution. Founded in 1960, it is one of the oldest public university honors colleges in the United States. Oregon Forensics, part of the CHC, provides outstanding experience to college debaters and mock trial participants. The program provides two pathways for students: Collegiate Advocacy, Research and Debate format (known as CARD) and Mock Trial.​

Position Summary

Oregon Forensics is seeking an experienced mock trial coach to work with undergraduate students competing for the University of Oregon at tournaments sanctioned by the American Mock Trial Association. The ​​UO Forensics Team Mock Trial Coach and Manager​ will coordinate with the Director of Forensics to develop a practice and competition schedule for the 2025-26 season, submit travel requests via the Concur platform, and assist with completing travel reports, including the production of required travel documentation.

In addition to coaching duties, the position includes managing all aspects of team travel and all tournament participation logistics for Oregon Forensics students, with up to ten (10) events taking place from September to April. This includes organizing transportation, addressing emergencies, coordinating with staff, ensuring compliance with conduct codes, and overseeing student support during travel. The Manager is responsible for making independent management decisions both before and during travel in alignment with the philosophy and objectives of the Oregon Forensics program, as well as adhering to department policies, university regulations, and the rules of national forensics and mock trial associations. Weekend and evening work will be required to ensure that all program needs are met.

This position requires the ability to both understand and apply relevant policies and procedures in the context of dynamic travel situations. The successful applicant will also describe their experience judging mock trials at tournaments and providing constructive feedback to students. Availability in Eugene, Oregon, for at least two nights per week for practices, along with coaching and travel support for students competing in mock trial tournaments, is required. The Manager will report to the Director of Forensics.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of experience as a competitor or coach of students competing in college mock trial tournaments sanctioned by the American Mock Trial Association
• Three years professional experience in university administration, non-profit administration, or business administration
• Two years of experience working with youth or student groups involved in both on- and off-site competitions

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work outside normal business hours to oversee in-person weekly practices as well as coordinate and manage events.
• Ability to be effective in an interdisciplinary team environment and with a variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultures, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and business professionals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including in the MS Office and Teams environments
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to motivate staff and alumni volunteers to achieve goals
• Self-motivated with an ability handle a high volume of work within the context of an intensely goal-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching mock trial teams to the National Championship Tournament
• Law degree, experience with legal advocacy, or similar experience in law-adjacent field
• Ability to effectively engage with key individuals and constituency groups (alumni, coaches, judges, parents etc.) to support and advance the Oregon Forensics program.
• Ability to contribute to the CHC through their understanding of the barriers facing first-generation students, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of groups underrepresented in higher education (including DACA students), as evidenced by professional, life experiences, and/or educational background.
• CPR certification

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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