Job Details

Acting/Full Professor of Law 2026-2027

Position Number: 9742956
Location: Irvine, United States
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

University of California Irvine

Acting/Full Professor of Law 2026-2027

Position overview
Salary range: The base salary range for this position is $196,000-$297,600. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Review timeline: Review of applications will begin following the initial review date and will continue until the positions are filled. To ensure full consideration, application and supporting materials should be received by the listed review dates. Application Window

Open date: July 16, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 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 University of California, Irvine School of Law invites applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions with a start date of July 1, 2027, in all subject areas, including, but not limited to, the following fields:
Legal Profession
Constitutional Law
Torts
Environmental Law
Property
Evidence
International Law
Patent Law
Health/Bioethics/Biosciences

When hiring, the School of Law is looking for talented faculty with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who wish to make a difference and a major contribution at an extraordinary public law school. Candidates must hold a J.D. or a Ph.D. or their equivalent in a related area from an accredited institution. All applicants must have a demonstrated history of (or potential for) outstanding teaching, scholarly achievements, and service.

UCI Law, founded just 17 years ago, is the newest public law school in California and is highly regarded for its faculty and expert practical training. UCI Law offers a distinct, innovative approach to legal education that features experiential learning and interdisciplinary studies. Committed to values of public service, excellence in scholarship and teaching, and fostering a multifaceted, inclusive community, UCI Law is home to distinguished faculty and passionate, talented, and socially conscious students.

Scholars from all areas of interest are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates must submit application materials using UC Irvine's online application system, AP Recruit.
Please direct questions about this position to the co-chairs of the search committee, Cindy Archer (carcher@law.uci.edu) and Shauhin Talesh (stalesh@law.uci.edu).

For more information about UCI Law, visit: Home | UC Irvine Law

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

J.D., Ph.D., or their equivalent in a related area from an accredited institution

Application Requirements
Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10307 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.

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.

"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 or discrimination, 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.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Irvine, CA

To apply, visit https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10307