Job Details

Position Overview

Salary range: UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. Current full‑time salary range is $70,977 – $199,722.

Percent time: generally part‑time; 5 – 100%.

Anticipated start: Spring 2026 or later.

Review timeline: Completed applications are reviewed when openings arise. Spring openings are typically reviewed July–October; fall openings February–June.

Position duration: May be for one semester or a full academic year, with renewal based on need, funding, and performance.

Application Window

Open date: July 11, 2025.

Final date: Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after the latest review date will be considered only if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

Berkeley Law is a premier law school with demanding, hands‑on programs. Lecturers and field‑work supervisors are expected to demonstrate strong commitment to academic rigor and intellectual diversity.

Courses include Labor, Technology, Business Law, International Law, Environmental Law, Social Justice, Criminal Law, and related specialties.

Teaching responsibilities include preparing syllabi, maintaining course websites, holding office hours, assessing student work, assigning grades, and advising students.

UC lecturers and field‑work supervisors are represented by the American Federation of Teachers – Unit 18.

Qualifications

• Basic qualification (required at time of application): Bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree.
• Additional qualifications (required at start):
  • J.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., LL.M. or Master's degree, and a minimum of three years of professional experience in legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law‑school teaching in the U.S.;
  • or Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years of such experience in the U.S.;
  • Availability to teach in‑person during required class times.
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience teaching at a U.S. law school with outstanding student evaluations;
  • Five or more years of U.S. or foreign legal practice experience in criminal law.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Teaching – up to 300 words addressing teaching competencies, experiences, approach, and future interests.

Reference requirements: 2 required (contact information only).

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About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are 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, or protected veteran status.

In searches where letters of reference are required, all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist must disclose any administrative or judicial decision within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct. Misconduct includes violations of policies or laws governing conduct, including harassment, assault, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Job Location

Berkeley, CA

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