About the position
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 )
Qualifications
Basic qualifications J.D. or equivalent advanced degree
How to apply
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Please discuss your area(s) of professional expertise as well as course(s) you have previously taught or propose to teach. List of References - Names and contact information for at least two (2) professional references UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Teaching Evaluations - Applicants with teaching experience should include their teaching evaluations, a summary thereof, or other testimonials concerning their teaching experience. (Optional) Reference requirements 2-4 required (contact information only) Please provide the names and contact information for references. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11326 Help contact: grinnell@law.ucla.edu
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