Part time Law Lecturer for Juris Doctor Program 2026-2027

The University of California, Irvine School of Law invites qualified lecturers to teach courses in its Juris Doctor program. While we consider proposals for various specialized areas, there is a particular need for lecturers in 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, and General Duties.

About the role

Lecturers are responsible for teaching courses, holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials, and maintaining a course website. Contributions to diversity and equal opportunity are valued. All grading must be completed in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Juris Doctor program
• Hold office hours
• Assign grades
• Advising students
• Prepare course materials
• Maintain a course website

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• Basic qualifications: 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

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $70,977. See the Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position.

Schedule

• Generally part-time 11%-33%

Candidates selected for the Fall 2026 Semester are expected to work: July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026. Candidates selected for the Spring 2027 Semester are expected to work: January 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027.

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.

Candidates selected for the Fall 2026 Semester are expected to work: July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026. Candidates selected for the Spring 2027 Semester are expected to work: January 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027.

The University of California, Irvine School of Law is located in Irvine, CA.