Korematsu Center Postdoctoral Scholar

University of California Irvine
Korematsu Center Postdoctoral Scholar

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 - $77,237. See Table 23 Postdoctoral Scholar for the salary range for this position.

Review timeline: For full consideration, apply by January 22, 2026.

Application Window
Open date: December 19, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality at UC Irvine School of Law offers a postdoctoral scholar position to support the research and professional development of a candidate pursuing a career in law teaching. This is a two-year postdoc scholar position that will begin in Summer 2026. Postdoctoral scholars are required to be in residence in Irvine with a commitment to participating fully in the life of the law school. During the first year, the postdoc will focus primarily on scholarship. During the second year, the postdoc is expected to go on the law school teaching market. Though the postdoc will not have primary responsibility in teaching a class, the postdoc will gain teaching experience by periodically attending classes and through occasional guest teaching.

This position is formally categorized as a postdoctoral scholar within the UC Irvine system.

Required: Note that the University of California limits the total duration of an individual's postdoctoral service to five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent legal training.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research - Describe your area of research interests and include links to your relevant publications (if available).
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - Describe your area of teaching interests. See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
• Statement of Advocacy - Describe your area of advocacy interests and include information about previous and/or current projects.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10005

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

Job location
Irvine, CA