What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part time Law Lecturer for Juris Doctor Program 2025-2026 position at UC Irvine?
Position Overview
Salary range: The starting salary for this position is $68,247. See the Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. Unit 18 Lecturer Salary Scale
Application Window
Open date: February 7, 2025
Next review date: Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 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 is inviting qualified lectures to teach courses in our Juris Doctor program (non-clinical). While we will consider proposals for 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.
To receive full consideration for any openings please submit a complete application. Completed applications will be reviewed when openings arise. Additional materials and/or references may be requested of finalists.
Candidates who are interested in remaining in the pool after the final date will need to submit a new application.
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 here: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html
Candidates selected for the Fall 2025 Semester are expected to work from:
Fall: August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.
Candidates selected for the Spring 2026 Semester are expected to work from:
Spring: January 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026.
All grading obligations must be completed in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
REQUIREMENTS - 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
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Job location
Irvine, CA
Salary range: The starting salary for this position is $68,247. See the Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. Unit 18 Lecturer Salary Scale
Application Window
Open date: February 7, 2025
Next review date: Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 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 is inviting qualified lectures to teach courses in our Juris Doctor program (non-clinical). While we will consider proposals for 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.
To receive full consideration for any openings please submit a complete application. Completed applications will be reviewed when openings arise. Additional materials and/or references may be requested of finalists.
Candidates who are interested in remaining in the pool after the final date will need to submit a new application.
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 here: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html
Candidates selected for the Fall 2025 Semester are expected to work from:
Fall: August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.
Candidates selected for the Spring 2026 Semester are expected to work from:
Spring: January 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026.
All grading obligations must be completed in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
REQUIREMENTS - 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.
- Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence . See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement . (Optional)
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 2-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- “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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .
Job location
Irvine, CA
Salary : $68,247
