Faculty Positions School of Law

Position Overview

The University of California, Davis School of Law invites applications for two faculty positions (entry‑level or lateral) beginning July 1, 2027 in either the Professor series or the Professor of Teaching series. We welcome strong applicants in all areas and have a particular need for applicants with interest or expertise in teaching first‑year law courses, Professional Responsibility, or Evidence.

For the Professor series we seek applicants with an established record demonstrating (or clear promise of, for entry‑level tenure‑track applicants) scholarly distinction in academic research, as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching, and maintenance of a strong academic community.

For the Professor of Teaching series applicants will be evaluated primarily on an established record demonstrating (or clear promise of, for entry‑level applicants) excellence in teaching, instructional innovation, curriculum development, student mentoring, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Applicants must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree by the date of their application. All applicants must apply through the UC Recruit system at the following link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
07735. For full consideration, applicants must apply by September 1, 2026, although we recommend submitting application materials as soon as possible because applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• J.D. or equivalent degree (required at time of application)

• Professor Series
  • Academic performance
  • Publications
  • Teaching experience
• Professor of Teaching Series
  • Excellence in teaching
  • Instructional innovation
  • Curriculum development
  • Student mentoring
  • Evidence of professional or scholarly achievement related to pedagogy or the legal discipline
  • Meaningful university, professional, and public service

Applicants must provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated C.V.)
• Research Agenda or Statement of Interest (teaching or pedagogy)
• Writing Sample
• Teaching Evaluations – two most recent years (optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form

Reference requirement: 3–5 references (contact information only).

Davis, CA

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. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub‑contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E‑Verify check.