Part-Time Lecturers for the Spring 2027 Semester

UCLA Law School invites applications from individuals interested in teaching a course in one of its degree programs for the Spring 2027 semester. These are academic, non-tenure track, part-time, limited-term appointments. We are seeking highly qualified instructors for a limited number of openings in a variety of subjects and courses for the Spring 2027 semester, including Administrative Law. Classes are held in person on UCLA's campus.

Decisions will be made on a rolling basis and the timing of decisions will vary according to a variety of factors, including curricular need, course scheduling, and the particular specialty course the applicant proposes to teach.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss in their cover letters their respective areas of professional expertise and the courses they have previously taught or propose to teach.

Requirements: A J.D. or equivalent advanced degree; excellent academic record; substantial, distinguished legal practice experience; experience within a distinct legal specialty; demonstrated commitment to teaching. Prior successful law school teaching experience strongly preferred. Applicants with prior teaching experience will be asked to provide teaching evaluations. UCLA School of Law welcomes candidates committed to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: Contract | UCnet.

Interested candidates should apply online at UCLA Recruit.

Please submit copies of the following: (1) a cover letter; (2) CV/resume; (3) the names and addresses for at least two professional references; and (4) a statement reflecting on the candidate's personal and professional experiences, highlighting past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. Applicants with teaching experience should also include their teaching evaluations, a summary thereof, or other testimonials concerning their teaching experience.

The actual pay rate for part-time positions will depend upon specific teaching assignments and number of units taught. Part-time lecturers can reasonably expect to receive total pay ranging from $1,537 per semester per unit (for assisting) to $4,615 per semester per unit (for solo teaching). Part-time lecturer salary rates are based on Table 15 of the UC Salary Scale (available here: Table 15)

J.D. or equivalent advanced degree

• 2-4 required (contact information only)

Please provide the names and contact information for references.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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