Visiting Assistant Professor/Visiting Professor (Torts) 2027

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of California - Irvine invites applications for the role of Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Professor for the Spring 2027 semester to teach one section of our 4-unit 1L Torts class. Successful candidates will be appointed a Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Professor, depending on experience.

Applicants must be affiliated with the faculty of another law school and have experience teaching Torts. Applicants must also hold a J.D.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a J.D. degree from an accredited institution.
• Applicants must have demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Applicants must be affiliated with the faculty of another law school and have experience teaching Torts.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of our 4-unit 1L Torts class.
• Be appointed as Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Professor depending on experience.

Skills

Teaching experience

Law school affiliation

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $40,000 - $60,000 depending upon qualifications and experience. See Table T001 for the salary range for this position.

Review timeline: To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting material should be received by the initial review date.

Application Window

Open date: July 29, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Aug 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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.

Position description

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for the role of Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Professor for the Spring 2027 semester to teach one section of our 4-unit 1L Torts class.

Successful candidates will be appointed a Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Professor, depending on experience. Applicants must be affiliated with the faculty of another law school and have experience teaching Torts. Applicants must also hold a J.D. degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. In addition, applicants must have demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Founded just over a decade ago, UC Irvine School of Law is a visionary law school focused on training talented and passionate lawyers and driven by professional excellence, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to enrich our communities through public service.

UCI Law is the newest public law school in California and has been ranked one of the best law schools in the nation for multiple years in a row. We are also ranked one of the top schools for practical training. The Law School aims to prepare students for the practice of law at the highest levels of the profession, combining the best of a large and renowned academic institution with a collegial, supportive, and friendly environment. For more information, visit: Home | UC Irvine Law

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a J.D. degree from an accredited institution.
• Applicants must have demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Applicants must be affiliated with the faculty of another law school and have experience teaching Torts.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• 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.

• "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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Job location

Irvine, CA