Lecturer - Criminal Law - School of Law

Position Overview Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. The current full-time salary range for these positions is $70,977 - $199,722. View full salary scale . Percent time: Generally part-time; 5 - 100% Anticipated start: Spring 2026 or later Review timeline: Completed applications will be reviewed when openings arise. Appointments for the upcoming spring semester are usually reviewed between July and October and for the upcoming fall semester in February and June. Position duration: Positions may be for one semester or for the full academic year, with the possibility of renewal. Appointments may be renewed based on need, funding, and performance. Instructors for lecture courses are appointed as Lecturers; instructors for experiential center courses are appointed to the Field Work Supervisor title. Scholars selected will prepare course materials (such as the syllabus), maintain a course website, hold office hours, assess and offer feedback on student work, assign grades, and advise students. UC Lecturers and Field Work Supervisors are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by the American Federation of Teachers – Unit 18. Application Window Open date: July 11, 2025 Most recent review date: Friday, Jul 25, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Saturday, Jul 11, 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. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree. Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• J.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., LL.M. or Master’s degree, or equivalent international degree, and a minimum of three years of professional experience in legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching in the United States.
• OR Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years professional experience in legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching in the United States.
• Availability to teach in-person during required law school class times.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching courses in a United States law school, with outstanding student evaluations.
• Five or more years of legal practice experience in the United States or another jurisdiction, in the area of criminal law.

Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Teaching – Please address the following questions in no more than 300 words: – Discuss your competencies and experiences relevant to successful instruction for law school courses, including prior teaching experiences, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. Include specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Also include other professional experiences as they relate to teaching at Berkeley Law. Teaching evaluations and/or other materials may be requested of top candidates. Reference requirements: 2 references (contact information only). Contact and Apply Apply link: Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Job Location Berkeley, CA Equal Opportunity Statement The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California-Berkeley