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2026-2027 Lecturer Pool Recruitment
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A Law Professor teaches national and regional legislative ideas and truths, as well as the methods used in practicing various forms of law to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, law professors will perform legal services.
$107,605 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
- $144,283.
Application Window Open date:
January 1, 2026 Most recent review date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final date:
Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description This is a pool recruitment for academic, non-tenure track, limited-term appointments for part-time Lecturer positions. We are seeking qualified candidates with current knowledge and work experience who can create an interactive and engaging learning environment for students. Lecturer positions are dependent upon instructional needs for the 2026-2027 academic year. To see possible course descriptions, visit: https://law.ucdavis.edu/students/registrar/course-descriptions Creating a new course is also a possibility.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree and possess exemplary professional experience in the substantive area of law covered by the course(s).TO APPLY
A complete application must include the following materials: Cover Letter- A concise description of the proposed course(s) you wish to teach, highlighting your qualifications to teach the relevant subject matter Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) . Statement of Teaching (optional)
- If you have prior teaching experience, include a statement detailing the course(s) you have taught. Sample Student Evaluation(s) (optional)
- If applicable, provide at least one example of previous student evaluations. Three Professional References
- Include names, mailing addresses, and email addresses for each reference. Authorization to Release Information Form
- This form is required for all applicants to academic recruitments.
SALARY:
Commensurate with qualifications, education and experience. Salary will be prorated based on percent of appointment for part-time Lecturer positions. The percent of appointment depends on the type and number of courses assigned.EXPECTED DUTIES
General responsibilities include: Teaching, holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and other duties as assigned. Screening of applicants begins immediately and will continue as needed. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis and the timing of decisions will vary according to a variety of factors including curricular need and course scheduling. Candidates under consideration will be contacted by the School of Law. The applicant pool will close on December 31, 2026; candidates who have yet to receive an offer and who are interested in remaining in the pool after that time will need to submit a new application.School :
https://law.ucdavis.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) A J.D. degree or equivalent degree Possess exemplary professional experience in the substantive area of law covered by the course(s) Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae- Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter
- Your most recently updated C.V. Sample Student Evaluation(s) (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Authorization to Release Information Form
- This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments.
- 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into