Part time Law Lecturer Juris Doctor Program

Overview

Position overview

Salary range: The starting salary for this position is $70,977. See the Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. Unit 18 Lecturer Salary Scale.

Open date: January 5, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

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.

The University of California, Irvine School of Law is inviting qualified lecturers 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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%.

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.

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.

Reference requirements

• 2-5 required (contact information only)

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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.

• Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• 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.

Irvine, CA