Part time Law Lecturer for Juris Doctor Program 2025-2026

Position overview

Salary range :

The starting salary for this position is $68,247. See the Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. Unit 18 Lecturer Salary Scale

Application Window

Open date : February 7, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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 : Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 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 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.

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 2025 Semester are expected to work from :

Fall : August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.

Candidates selected for the Spring 2026 Semester are expected to work from :

Spring : January 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026.

All grading obligations must be completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

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 . Please also include courses interested in teaching.

Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and / or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence . See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement .

(Optional)

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09505

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

APM - 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA