Part time Law Lecturer for Juris Doctor Program 2026-2027

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,330 - 81,624; Part time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine School of Law invites qualified lecturers to teach courses in our Juris Doctor program (non-clinical). We often seek expertise in areas such as Evidence, Criminal Law, International Law and more for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.

Lecturer appointments are term appointments under the AFTO. General duties include teaching, holding office hours, grading, advising students, preparing materials, and maintaining a course website.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include 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 time of application.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Juris Doctor program (non-clinical).
• Hold office hours, assign grades, advise students, prepare course materials (syllabus, handouts, exercises, exams) and maintain a course website.
• Contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through teaching; complete grading obligations in a timely manner.

Education

J.D. degree or equivalent international degree

Ph.D. degree or enrollment in a Ph.D. degree (or international equivalent) program

Job description

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.

Application Window

Open date: January 5, 2026.
Most recent review date: Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 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: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will 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 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.

Employment Terms

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 at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html

Fall 2026 Semester: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.
Spring 2027 Semester: January 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027.

Percent Time: Generally part-time 11%‑33%.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): 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.

Reference Requirements: 2‑5 required (contact information only).

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09999

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. “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: Affirmerational 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