2026-2027 Lecturer Pool Recruitment

This is a pool recruitment for academic, non-tenure track, limited-term appointments for part-time Lecturer positions. We are seeking qualified candidates with current knowledge and work experience who can create an interactive and engaging learning environment for students. Lecturer positions are dependent upon instructional needs for the 2026-2027 academic year. To see possible course descriptions, visit: https://law.ucdavis.edu/students/registrar/course-descriptions Creating a new course is also a possibility.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree and possess exemplary professional experience in the substantive area of law covered by the course(s).

TO APPLY:

A complete application must include the following materials:

1. 
   Cover Letter - A concise description of the proposed course(s) you wish to teach, highlighting your qualifications to teach the relevant subject matter
2. 
   Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. 
   Statement of Teaching (optional) - If you have prior teaching experience, include a statement detailing the course(s) you have taught.
4. 
   Sample Student Evaluation(s) (optional) - If applicable, provide at least one example of previous student evaluations.
5. 
   Three Professional References - Include names, mailing addresses, and email addresses for each reference.
6. 
   Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants to academic recruitments. Visit the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for details. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

SALARY:

Commensurate with qualifications, education and experience. Salary will be prorated based on percent of appointment for part-time Lecturer positions. The percent of appointment depends on the type and number of courses assigned.

EXPECTED DUTIES:

General responsibilities include: Teaching, holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and other duties as assigned.

Screening of applicants begins immediately and will continue as needed. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis and the timing of decisions will vary according to a variety of factors including curricular need and course scheduling. Candidates under consideration will be contacted by the School of Law. The applicant pool will close on December 31, 2026; candidates who have yet to receive an offer and who are interested in remaining in the pool after that time will need to submit a new application.

School: https://law.ucdavis.edu/

• A J.D. degree or equivalent degree
• Possess exemplary professional experience in the substantive area of law covered by the course(s)

• 3 required (contact information only)

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

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 for 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. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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