Address: San Diego, CA 92110

Telephone: 901-207-8038

Email Address: smithassociates1725@gmail.com

Hours: Office Hours 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST

Originally endowed by San Diego philanthropist Sol Price, the Price Professor of Public Interest Law is a distinguished full-time, clinical tenured or tenure-track position. It occupies a unique space at the intersection of elite academia and systemic legal advocacy. Moreover, this role carries the dual responsibility of advancing academic scholarship as a faculty member. Additionally, it requires serving as the Executive Director of the Consumer Protection Policy Center (CPPC). The CPPC is one of the nation’s premier public interest watchdog organizations.

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Position Title : Price Professor of Public Interest Law
ATTENTION: ” $TOP PAY “(Interviewing Now)
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Location : San Diego, CA 92110.

Full time : Price Professor of Public Interest Law

Compensation & Benefits

Salary : $147,768 – $221,652
403(b) Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability Coverage, and Life and AD&D
Insurance.
>Tuition remission at USD and partner institutions for faculty and their
immediate family members
Free On-Campus Fitness and Recreation Facilities
Supplemental Benefits
Other professional development resources, including funding for summer
research projects, conference attendance, etc.

– This is an in-person role with an office located at San Diego, CA 92110.

SUMMARY

– Originally endowed by San Diego philanthropist Sol Price, the Price Professor
of Public Interest Law is a distinguished full-time, clinical tenured or tenure-track
position. It occupies a unique space at the intersection of elite academia and
systemic legal advocacy. Furthermore, this role carries the dual responsibility of advancing
academic scholarship as a faculty member. In addition, it involves serving as the Executive
Director of the Consumer Protection Policy Center (CPPC). The CPPC is one of the nation’s
premier public interest watchdog organizations.

– As a nonpartisan voice for those lacking political and financial leverage, the
Price Professor and Executive Director oversees CPPC’s mission to monitor
state regulatory agencies. They must ensure government remains ethical, transparent,
and accountable to the public rather than monied special interests. This
leadership position involves the direct supervision of CPPC’s professional staff,
including the Administrative Director/Senior Staff Attorney and the CPPC
Lobbyist. Moreover, it requires close collaboration with the Children’s Advocacy Institute
and the Energy Policy Initiatives Center. These organizations are under the Centers for Public Interest
Law umbrella.

– This role requires an original thinker with a diverse skill set and experience
running programs, initiatives, and/or organizations. With experience in policy
and regulatory law, the ideal candidate is passionate about improving
government and fighting for consumers. The Price Professor will serve as the
public face of CPPC, ensuring the Center remains highly visible and well
connected. This is a very hands-on role. It involves working closely with students as both
an advisor and mentor. Core areas of responsibility include advocacy and
lobbying, litigation, teaching, writing and research, administration, and
fundraising.

– The Price Professor of Public Interest Law is an extraordinary opportunity to
come to San Diego and work on policy areas that can quite literally change the
world. By working in close collaboration with CPIL’s lobbyists in Sacramento and
Washington, DC, the Price Professor will lead efforts to position CPPC as a
trusted thought partner to the California state legislature. Furthermore, they will have the
opportunity to significantly expand their work through strategic partnerships. In addition, fundraising will also be a major component.

Year One Priorities:

– Prioritize a deep understanding of the CPPC’s staff, its storied 40-year history,
and the USD community. Establish authentic, long-lasting relationships with the
internal team and external partners. This will ensure a seamless leadership transition.
– Design and launch a concrete, multi-year plan for CPPC’s policy initiatives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Executive Leadership & Policy Advocacy

– Direct CPPC’s mission at the state, local, and federal levels as Executive
Director to ensure the government adheres to its core mission of citizen
protection.
– Supervise, mentor, and support two key direct reports: the CPPC
Administrative Director/Senior Staff Attorney and the CPPC Lobbyist.
– Supervise and coordinate as Executive Director with contract lobbyists in both
Sacramento and Washington, D.C., to advance inclusive policies and challenge
special interest influence.
– Collaborate closely with the Children’s Advocacy Institute and the Energy
Policy Initiatives Center to address complex, cross-cutting public interest
challenges and strengthen CPIL’s collective impact.

Teaching & Mentorship

– Serve as a core member of the law school faculty with a teaching requirement.
– Actively mentor and interact with students, training the next generation of
public interest lawyers to master and challenge legal and political processes.
– Direct the production of the nation’s only direct reporter on state regulatory
agency activities, which is a unique student-written publication featured on
Westlaw.

BACKGROUND PROFILE

– Juris Doctor (J.D.) and member of the bar strongly preferred.
– A significant background in practical advocacy, with a demonstrated history of
running an organization or major initiative, including budget management.
– A proven history of high-impact public interest advocacy, with specific
experience navigating the legislative, judicial, or regulatory branches of
government.
– Significant experience or demonstrated promise in legal scholarship and
teaching, with a particular interest in candidates able to teach in public interest,
regulatory, and consumer rights law.
– Demonstrated ability to manage professional legal and policy staff, including
the supervision of lobbyists and senior attorneys.
– A deep-seated devotion to the principles of democratic accountability, open
government, and the representation of groups underrepresented in political
processes.

For consideration you must act now, send resume to
smithassociates1725@gmail.com. Sincerely,

Gerald Smith

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