Lecturer - Civil Litigation and Procedure - School of Law

Application Window

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Open date:
April 6, 2026.

Most recent review date:
Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).

Final date:
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).

Position title:

Lecturer

Salary range: UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  current full‑time salary range is $70,977 - $199,722.

Percent time:
Generally part-time; 5 – 100%.

Anticipated start:
Fall 2026 or later.

Review timeline:
Completed applications will be reviewed if openings arise. Appointments for the upcoming fall semester are usually reviewed between February and June and July and October for the upcoming spring semester.

Position duration:
Positions may be for one semester or for the full academic year, with the possibility of renewal. Reappointment is based on need and subject to the terms of the bargaining agreement.

Berkeley Law seeks qualified instructors to fill lecture courses or experiential center courses. The selected applicant will have important teaching responsibilities, including preparing course materials (such as the syllabus) and maintaining a course website, holding office hours, assessing and offering feedback on student work, assigning grades, and advising students. UC Lecturers and Field Work Supervisors are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are represented by the American Federation of Teachers – Unit 18.

Course subjects include U.S. civil procedure, federal courts, appellate 9th Circuit practicum, evidence, conflict of law, remedies, multi‑district litigation, impact litigation, and other major and emerging litigation practice areas.

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree.

• J.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., LL.M. or Master's degree, or equivalent international degree, and a minimum of three years of professional experience in legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years professional experience in legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching in the United States.
• Availability to teach in-person during required law school class times.

• Experience teaching courses at a United States law school.
• Five or more years of legal practice experience in the United States or another jurisdiction, in the area of Civil Litigation and procedure.
• Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills in English, including the ability to clearly convey conceptual and complex ideas.
• Ability to support the success of all students through an inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter – discuss your competencies and prior professional experiences, including teaching and presentations for professional legal audiences, relevant to successful law school instruction. Please address, as appropriate, your prior law teaching experiences, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. These may include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and plans to support the success of all students through an inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
  
  Please limit your response to 300 words.

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Berkeley, CA

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