Assistant Adjunct Clinical Law Professor/Adjunct Clinical Law Professor

Position Overview

Salary range: The expected salary range for this position is $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) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. 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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Providing direct representation to ELC clients.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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;
• 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;
• Strong knowledge of legal research computer applications, document sharing technology and research tools.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.;
• 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).

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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: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.