Lecturer - Public Law and Policy - School of Law

IMDiversity; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 199,722; Part time

Job summary

The University of California-Berkeley is seeking a Lecturer to prepare course materials, maintain course websites, and assess student progress. Expected responsibilities include holding office hours and advising students during law school sessions.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree and an advanced degree such as J.D. or Ph.D., along with relevant professional experience in legal education or practice. The position offers a salary range of $70,977 - $199,722.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching.
• Six years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree if applicable.
• Availability to teach in-person during law school class times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and maintain course websites.
• Hold office hours, assess student work, and assign grades.
• Support the success of all students through an inclusive curriculum.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., LL.M., or Master's degree

Job description

Position Overview

Lecturer

Salary: $70,977 - $199,722 (full‑time). Pay is based on UC academic salary scales.

Percent time: generally part‑time (5‑100%).

Anticipated start: Fall 2026 or later.

Responsibilities

Lecturers will prepare course materials such as syllabi and maintain course websites. They will hold office hours, assess and provide feedback on student work, assign grades, and advise students. Lecturers are expected to have teaching responsibilities in lecture courses during the law‑school calendar.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• J.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., LL.M., or Master's degree, or equivalent international degree, and a minimum of three years of professional experience in legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years of professional experience in legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching in the United States.
• Availability to teach in‑person during required law‑school class times.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching courses in a United States law school.
• Five or more years of legal practice experience in the United States or another jurisdiction, in Civil Litigation and Procedure.
• Effective verbal, written communication and presentation skills (English).
• Ability to support the success of all students through an inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter – discuss competencies and prior professional experiences, including teaching and presentations for professional legal audiences, relevant to successful law‑school instruction (maximum 300 words).
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Apply through this link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05208

EEO Statement

The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status. For more information, see the University of California’s Aff‑Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy.