"Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor/ Visiting Clinical Professor 2026"

Position Overview

Salary Range: The budget for this appointment is 125,000.00 to 175,000.00 per year with salary to be prorated by length of appointment. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the Table of Full-Time Salary Scales.

Review Timeline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, applications and supporting material should be received by 11/1/2025.

Application Window
Open date: October 2, 2025
Most recent review date: Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for the role of Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor/Visiting Clinical Professor for the following semesters: Spring 2026 and Fall 2026.

For Spring 2026 (1/1/2026-5/31/2026), we are searching for a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor/Visiting Clinical Professor to teach in our International Justice Clinic (IJC). The IJC works with international activists, NGOs and scholars to develop and implement strategies for the protection of human rights. Students pursue research, conduct on the ground fact finding, engage in coalition building and multi-stakeholder dialogue, and prepare policy documents and recommendations. For more information about the Clinic, visit: International Justice Clinic.

For Fall 2026 (8/1/2026-12/31/2026), we are in search of a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor/Visiting Clinical Professor to teach in our Community and Economic Development (CED) Clinic. The CED Clinic focuses on issues of community and economic development in low-and moderate-income populations, emphasizing non-adversarial, transactional approaches to advocacy. Clinic students primarily represent organizational clients, including residential organizations in mobile home parks, non-profits and small businesses. For more information about the Clinic, visit: Community and Economic Development Clinic.

Successful candidates will be appointed a Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor or Visiting Clinical Professor, depending on experience. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should have at least 5-7 years of legal practice and/or teaching experience in the relevant practice area. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or equivalent from an accredited institution and be a member of a state bar. In addition, they must have demonstrated potential for excellence in clinical teaching.

General Information

Founded just over a decade ago, the UC Irvine School of Law is a visionary law school focused on training talented and passionate lawyers... [clinical program details and list of clinics]. For more information, visit: UCI Law Clinics.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or equivalent from an accredited institution and be a member of a state bar.
Applicants should have at least 5-7 years of legal practice and/or teaching experience in the relevant practice area.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Teaching Statement

Reference requirements: 3-4 required (contact information only)

Candidates who wish to be considered for this position should submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, teaching statement, and a list of references here: Apply Now.