Part-Time Lecturers for the Spring 2026 Semester

UCLA Law School invites applications from individuals interested in teaching a course in one of its degree programs for the Spring 2026 semester. These are academic, non-tenure track, part-time, limited-term appointments.

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.

For UCLA Law's JD program, we are seeking highly qualified instructors in a variety of subjects and courses. These classes are held in person on UCLA's campus.

UCLA Law offers a Master of Legal Studies degree for mid-career non-lawyer professionals who wish to gain a sophisticated understanding of law but do not wish to become lawyers. The Law School is interested in applicants with relevant experience who would like to teach courses in Legal Writing/Analysis, Health Care Law, Employment Law (including Employment Discrimination Law), Entertainment Law, Business Law, or Contract Drafting/Analysis to the highly motivated professionals in this program. These classes are held in the evenings and taught over Zoom, so instructors need not be able to commute to UCLA's campus regularly.

UCLA Law offers an LL.M. degree (Master of Laws) to students who have already earned a degree in law. Most of these students are international lawyers who come to UCLA from around the globe to study American Law intensely for one year. For most, English is not their first language. The Law School is interested in applicants with relevant experience who would like to teach in this program, particularly candidates who are interested in teaching Contract Drafting, Legal Writing/Analysis, or Professional Responsibility. Classes in the LL.M. degree program are held in person on UCLA's campus and class times are flexible.

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: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html.

Interested candidates should apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10610.

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.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 21, 2025, but will be considered thereafter until the positions are filled.

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 $1,477 per semester per unit (for assisting) to $4,437 per semester per unit (for solo teaching). Part-time lecturer salary rates are based on Table 15 of the UC Salary Scale (available here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf)

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "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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