Professor - Artificial Intelligence, Inequality, and Society - School of Law

Position Overview Position title: Professor of Law Salary range: $203,900 - $333,600 (9‑month academic year salary). Off‑scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2027 Application Window Open date: July 6, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Sep 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Friday, Sep 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position Description Berkeley Law is one of the nation's great centers for legal education, ever exploring and pushing new intellectual boundaries while tackling urgent, real‑world issues. The law school is also known for its vibrant and engaged community of students and scholars who are committed to providing leadership and making a difference on problems of local, national and global import. Currently ranked among the top law schools in the country, the School of Law has ambitious development goals as it looks to continue producing leaders in law, government, and society. Berkeley Law invites applications from tenured lateral candidates for full‑time, tenured faculty positions. We welcome applications from candidates in the field of “AI, Inequality, and Society” (AIIS). The field of Artificial Intelligence and the fields studying the political, legal, economic, and social dimensions of Artificial Intelligence are undergoing rapid development, and Artificial Intelligence technologies, such as generative Artificial Intelligence and large language models (LLMs), are being applied in an ever‑increasing range of settings across all sectors of society, from basic research to everyday life. This role would be a part of a campus initiative that brings together the Computer Science division of the EECS department, the departments of Sociology and Statistics, and the schools of Information and Law to address questions related to the myriad ways in which Artificial Intelligence may reshape society and individual lives, possibly exacerbating or narrowing existing inequalities and creating new ones while changing opportunity structures and participation by individuals and groups in society. Areas of interest for the AIIS initiative cut across disciplinary boundaries and include, but are not limited to: (i) employment, (ii) algorithmic accountability and systemic fairness, (iii) data governance and civil liberties, and (iv) data, information, and markets. Berkeley Law strives to educate responsible, effective, and forward‑thinking advocates who serve the public through legal practice, public policy, academic scholarship, and related fields. In doing so, the school addresses some of society's most pressing challenges by leveraging its strengths in teaching and research to improve law, policy, and public institutions. At the heart of Berkeley Law's public mission is a commitment to access, affordability, and empowering students from all backgrounds to pursue impactful careers across a wide range of professional paths. Berkeley Law is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual‑career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non‑traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. School Public Mission: Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidates must either: a) hold a J.D. or equivalent international degree by date of application, or b) hold a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree. Preferred qualifications Five years of law teaching and ability to teach at least one first‑year (1L) required course. Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students from diverse disciplinary, educational, and experiential backgrounds. Commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and interdisciplinary learning environment. Demonstrated potential to contribute to the Law School's public mission through excellence in scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and service, including: advancing rigorous legal scholarship and intellectual inquiry; preparing students in legal theory, doctrine, and practice while engaging broader political, social, and economic contexts; and addressing significant legal and societal challenges through research, teaching, and public engagement. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research, Teaching, and Service – A statement discussing your scholarship, teaching and mentoring, and service. In discussing your scholarly research, we are particularly interested in work relating to AI, Inequality, and Society issues, including accomplishments such as publication record and awards, and future plans such as a research agenda. In discussing your teaching interests, we are interested in experiences or plans regarding teaching AI, Inequality, and Society subjects, your general approach to teaching and mentoring, and how your approach aligns with our public mission. In describing your service, we are interested in experience or plans involving public service that addresses AI, Inequality, and Society or related issues, and how those activities align with the School's public mission. Authorization to Release Information Form – An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form. Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) References will be contacted only for candidates who are under consideration by the full faculty. We will seek your permission before contacting any of your references. Apply link: Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. 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. Job location Berkeley, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California-Berkeley