Assistant Adjunct Clinical Law Professor/Adjunct Clinical Law Professor

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine School of Law invites applications for a full-time position as an Adjunct Clinical Law Professor, or Assistant Adjunct Clinical Law Professor, in the Environmental Law Clinic, at Irvine, CA. This in-person role involves teaching, mentoring students, and direct client advocacy beginning August 10, 2026.

Minimum 5 years of practical environmental law experience required; strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work autonomously in a

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree from an ABA-approved school.
• Eligible for membership in the State Bar of California or another state.
• Minimum 5 years of practical legal experience in environmental/natural resources law.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise law students in the Clinic and design curriculum.
• Manage the Clinic's docket and advocacy projects.
• Represent Clinic clients directly and ensure continuity of representation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong writing

Autonomous work

Deadline management

Collaborative work

Humility

Legal research tools

Education

J.D. or equivalent

State Bar CA membership or eligible

Tools

Legal research databases

Document sharing tech

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: The expected salary range for this position $110,000-$130,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Professor and Professor of Teaching (LSOE) Series - Regular Salary Scales .

Review timeline: To ensure full consideration, application should be submitted by the initial review date.

Application Window

Open date: July 1, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Jul 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 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.

Position Description

The University of California, Irvine School of Law invites applications for a full-time position as an Adjunct Clinical Law Professor, or Assistant Adjunct Clinical Law Professor, in the Environmental Law Clinic, to begin August 10, 2026, or soon thereafter.

The position is based at the UC Irvine School of Law and is an in-person position. The successful candidate will join the Environmental Law Clinic (\"Clinic\") and will join a team of full-time, on-site staff and faculty in the Law School's renowned Clinical Program.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Clinic Director developing and managing the Clinic's docket and advocacy projects.

Working closely with, and under the direction of the Clinic Director, the successful candidate will engage with, and be responsible for, the full range of activities associated with clinical law teaching, including: teaching and supervising second- and third-year law students in the Clinic; teaching and designing the curriculum and the clinical course seminar; meeting and consulting with prospective Clinic clients; conducting outreach and community education; and providing direct representation to ELC clients. The successful candidate’s own direct representation of clients as an attorney provides continuity of representation for the Clinic's clients throughout the calendar year, including during transitions between semesters.

This is a position designed for an experienced attorney with a minimum of 5 years of practical legal experience working with U.S. state and/or federal environmental and/or natural resources laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Experience working successfully in a busy and dynamic legal office setting with minimal direct supervision and the ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to manage diverse activities and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage, including working independently on, a demanding case load.
• Ability to work in a highly-collaborative manner with a diverse client group, staff, and law students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of social contexts.
• Humility in working with colleagues and clients, and individuals of all identities, experiences, and perspectives.
• Solid knowledge of legal research computer applications, document sharing technology and research tools.

Additional Qualifications

• Self-directed, with an ability to anticipate what needs to be done.
• Experience with, or strong interest in, law student supervision and training.
• Experience with, or strong interest in, clinical teaching and pedagogy.
• Career intention to practice in public interest, public sector, and/or clinical law setting.
• Depending on the area of environmental law. being a member in good standing of the State Bar of California who may qualifies as a \"Supervising Attorney\" under California Rule of Court 9.42 (a)(4).

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

J.D. or equivalent law degree from an American Bar Association-approved law school.

A member in good standing of the State Bar of California, or a member in good standing of the Bar of another state.

Minimum 5 years practical legal experience with U.S. state and/or federal environmental and/or natural resources law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Interest - Please submit a Statement of Interest no more than two pages (total) addressing (a) why you are interested in the position; (b) what you can contribute to the Clinic; (c) your experience in the areas of environmental law, litigation, and public interest or social justice work; (d) your future professional goals; and (e) anything else you consider pertinent.
• Writing Sample of Recent Legal Work - Please submit a writing sample that represents recent, challenging legal work. Please include a short cover page that describes the nature of the project, in what capacity it was written, the degree to which the writing represents or is the result of collaborative work, and the extent of any outside editing.
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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.

The following lists relevant policies for information and reference.

• \"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: Aff ...

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