Lecturer - Field Placements - School of Law

Application Window

Open date:
April 13, 2026
Most recent review date:
Monday, Apr 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date:
Tuesday, Apr 13, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position title:

Lecturer
Salary range: $70,977 - $199,722 (based on UC academic salary scales).
Percent time:
Generally part-time; 5‑100%
Anticipated start:
Fall 2026 or later
Review timeline:
Completed applications will be reviewed should 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 possibility of renewal based on need and subject to the terms of the bargaining agreement.

Lecturers will teach lecture courses in various programs such as Law and Technology, Business Law, International Law, Environmental Law, and Social Justice. Key responsibilities include preparing course materials (including the syllabus), maintaining a course website, holding office hours, assessing student work, assigning grades, and advising students. Lecturers are academic appointees in the organized bargaining unit represented by the American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.

• Basic qualification:
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree.
• Additional qualifications (required at time of start):
• J.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., LL.M., Master’s degree, or equivalent international degree, plus a minimum of three years of professional experience in legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching in the United States; or
• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of six years of professional experience in the same areas in the United States.
• Availability to teach in person during required law school class times.

• Preferred qualifications:
• Experience teaching courses in a United States law school.
• Five or more years of legal practice experience in Civil Litigation and procedure.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills (English).
• Ability to support student success through an inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated).
• Cover Letter (limit 300 words): discuss competencies, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, including inclusive practices.

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

Job location:

Berkeley, CA.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

As a condition of employment, finalists are required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determined they committed misconduct. Misconduct includes violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of discrimination. The following policies apply: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy; UC Anti-Discrimination Policy; APM‑035:
Affrightive Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.