Assistant Adjunct Professor, Clinical Law

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $89,900-$129,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  Professor and Professor of Teaching (LSOE) Series - Regular Salary Scales. "Off‑scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system‑wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Review timeline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, application and supporting materials should be received by 04/06/2026.

Open date: March 4, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 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 invites applications for the role of Assistant Adjunct Clinical Professor for a two‑year position beginning in the summer of 2026. The role involves teaching in our International Justice Clinic (IJC). The IJC works with international activists, NGOs and scholars to develop and implement strategies for the protection of human rights. Students pursue research, conduct on‑ground fact‑finding, engage in coalition building and multi‑stakeholder dialogue, and prepare policy documents and recommendations.

The successful candidate will be appointed Assistant Adjunct Clinical Professor. Applicants should have at least 5‑7 years of legal practice and/or teaching experience in the area of international human rights law. The position further requires particular expertise in several areas pertaining to the international human rights law governing privacy, freedom of expression, and digital security and surveillance and experience in litigation and reporting before international human rights treaty bodies (such as the Human Rights Committee) and other mechanisms of international human rights law (such as the UN Human Rights Council's Special Procedures).

In addition, they must have demonstrated potential for excellence in clinical teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or equivalent from an accredited institution and be a member of a state bar.

Applicants should have at least 5‑7 years of legal practice and/or teaching experience in the relevant practice area.

In addition, applicants must have demonstrated potential for excellence in clinical teaching.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement – See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

• 3‑5 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.
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Irvine, CA