Part-Time Lecturers for the 2026-27 Academic Year
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Lecturer Salary range: 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).
Application Window
Open date: December 10, 2025 Most recent review date:Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
UCLA Law School invites applications from individuals interested in teaching a course in one of its degree programs for the 2026-27 academic year. 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, Drug and Device Law, Employment Law (including Employment Discrimination Law), Entertainment Law, Disability Law, Tax Law, Business Law, Entrepreneurship 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 Legal Research and Writing, Intellectual Property, Civil Procedure, Contract Drafting, or Civil Litigation in this program. These classes 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. Internal candidates will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external candidates. Interested candidates should apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10756. 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 January 14, 2026, 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)
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsJ.D. or equivalent advanced degree
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum 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/JPF10756 Help contact:grinnell@law.ucla.edu
Job Location
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