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Part time Law Lecturer for Juris Doctor Program 2026-2027
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What they do
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
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 The University of California, Irvine School of Law is inviting qualified lectures to teach courses in our Juris Doctor program (non-clinical). While we will consider proposals for any courses reflecting applicants' specialized expertise in unique areas of law, we often have a need for lecturers in the following areas:Evidence Criminal Procedure Criminal Law Remedies Family Law Federal Courts Community Property Secured Transactions Intellectual Property Business Law International Law Trial Advocacy Entertainment & Sports Law Tax Exempt Organizations General Duties of Lecturers:
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus, handouts, exercises, exams and other assessment tools), and maintaining a course website. UCI Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. All grading obligations must be completed in a timely manner. To receive full consideration for any openings please submit a complete application. Completed applications will be reviewed when openings arise. Additional materials and/or references may be requested of finalists. Candidates who are interested in remaining in the pool after the final date will need to submit a new application. Lecturer appointments are term appointments. The term appointment falls under the purview of the agreement between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and the collective bargaining agreement available here: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html Candidates selected for the Fall 2026 Semester are expected to work: July 1, 2026- December 31, 2026. Candidates selected for the Spring 2027 Semester are expected to work: January 1, 2027
- May 31, 2027.
Percent Time:
Generally part-time 11- 33%.
REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates must have a J.D. degree, J.D. degree or equivalent international degree, or Ph.D. degree or enrollment in a Ph.D. degree (or international equivalent) program at the time of application. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae
- Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Teaching Statement
- See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement .
- 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .