Visiting Assistant Professor/Visiting Professor 2026-2027

Position Overview

Salary range: The compensation for this appointment is $30,000 to $90,000 per semester, depending upon the number of courses/units taught, the semestering of the courses, qualifications, and experience. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the Table of: here.

Review timeline: To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting material should be received by 02/16/2026.

Application Window

Open date: December 18, 2025
Most recent review date: Monday, Feb 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for the role of Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Professor for Fall 2026. We are searching for one or two Visiting Professors for the 2026/2027 academic year to teach (1) a 3-unit Environmental Law survey course, (2) a 3 or 4 unit Property Law survey course (number of units to be determined at the time of hiring), or (3) a 3-unit environmental law survey course plus a 3 or 4 unit property law survey course (number of units to be determined at the time of hiring).

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 teaching experience in Environmental Law and/or Property. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. In addition, they must have demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Founded just over a decade ago, the 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 and No. 6 in the nation for greatest resources for minoritized students.

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.

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Candidates Who Wish to Be Considered

Candidates who wish to be considered for this position should submit a cover letter, and updated Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, and a list of references here:

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Applicants must be affiliated with the faculty of another law school and have teaching experience in Environmental Law and/or Property.

Application 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.
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• 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.

To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting material should be received by February 16, 2026.

Job Location

Irvine, CA