Closing Date: 31st March, 2027
Description:
Position Overview:Salary range: A reasonable range estimate for the various positions is $196,000-$240,400
Application Window
Open date: July 17, 2026
Next review date: Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 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, Davis School of Law invites applications for two faculty positions (entry-level or lateral) beginning July 1, 2027 in either the Professor series or the Professor of Teaching series. We welcome strong applicants in all areas and have a particular need for applicants with interest or expertise in teaching first-year law courses, Professional Responsibility, or Evidence.
For the Professor series, we seek applicants with an established record demonstrating (or clear promise of, for entry-level tenure-track applicants) scholarly distinction in academic research, as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching, and maintenance of a strong academic community. Application for the Acting Professor/Professor of Law title requires a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, teaching evaluations (if applicable), a writing sample, and contact information for three (3) references.
For the Professor of Teaching series, applicants will be evaluated primarily on an established record demonstrating (or clear promise of, for entry-level applicants) excellence in teaching, instructional innovation, curriculum development, student mentoring, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The committee will also consider evidence of professional or scholarly achievement related to pedagogy or the legal discipline, as well as meaningful university, professional, and public service. Application for the Professor of Teaching position requires a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of interest (teaching or pedagogy), teaching evaluations (if applicable), a writing sample, and contact information for three (3) references.
Applicants applying to one series should submit a research agenda or statement of interest (teaching or pedagogy), as applicable, of no more than 1,200 words describing their qualifications, experience, and interest in that series.
Applicants wishing to be considered for both series should submit a single joint research agenda/statement of interest (teaching or pedagogy) that clearly identifies how the applicant's qualifications, experience and interests relate to each position. The statement should not exceed 2,400 words; however, 2,000 words or less is preferred.
Applicants should indicate in their cover letter whether they are applying as an entry-level or lateral applicant and the series for which they wish to be considered, though the committee on its own accord may choose to consider an applicant for either series.
Applicants must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree by the date of their application. All applicants must apply through the UC Recruit system at the following link: UC Recruit #JPF07735 .
For full consideration, applicants must apply by September 1, 2026, although we recommend submitting application materials as soon as possible because applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please direct questions to Professor Gabriel “Jack” Chin, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, via email at facultyappointments@law.ucdavis.edu. UC Davis supports family-friendly recruitments. UC Davis covers travel expenses for a second person to accompany an invited faculty recruitment applicant who is a mother (or single parent of either gender) of a breast or bottle-feeding child less than two years of age. (Work-Life Program).
UC Davis recognizes the necessity of supporting faculty with efforts to integrate work, family and other work-life considerations. To recruit and retain the best faculty, the campus sponsors a Work Life Program that provides programs and services that support faculty as they strive to honor their commitments to work, home, and community (Work-Life Program).
School: https://law.ucdavis.edu/
Qualifications:
Open date: July 17, 2026
Next review date: Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 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, Davis School of Law invites applications for two faculty positions (entry-level or lateral) beginning July 1, 2027 in either the Professor series or the Professor of Teaching series. We welcome strong applicants in all areas and have a particular need for applicants with interest or expertise in teaching first-year law courses, Professional Responsibility, or Evidence.
For the Professor series, we seek applicants with an established record demonstrating (or clear promise of, for entry-level tenure-track applicants) scholarly distinction in academic research, as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching, and maintenance of a strong academic community. Application for the Acting Professor/Professor of Law title requires a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, teaching evaluations (if applicable), a writing sample, and contact information for three (3) references.
For the Professor of Teaching series, applicants will be evaluated primarily on an established record demonstrating (or clear promise of, for entry-level applicants) excellence in teaching, instructional innovation, curriculum development, student mentoring, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The committee will also consider evidence of professional or scholarly achievement related to pedagogy or the legal discipline, as well as meaningful university, professional, and public service. Application for the Professor of Teaching position requires a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of interest (teaching or pedagogy), teaching evaluations (if applicable), a writing sample, and contact information for three (3) references.
Applicants applying to one series should submit a research agenda or statement of interest (teaching or pedagogy), as applicable, of no more than 1,200 words describing their qualifications, experience, and interest in that series.
Applicants wishing to be considered for both series should submit a single joint research agenda/statement of interest (teaching or pedagogy) that clearly identifies how the applicant's qualifications, experience and interests relate to each position. The statement should not exceed 2,400 words; however, 2,000 words or less is preferred.
Applicants should indicate in their cover letter whether they are applying as an entry-level or lateral applicant and the series for which they wish to be considered, though the committee on its own accord may choose to consider an applicant for either series.
Applicants must hold a J.D. or equivalent degree by the date of their application. All applicants must apply through the UC Recruit system at the following link: UC Recruit #JPF07735 .
For full consideration, applicants must apply by September 1, 2026, although we recommend submitting application materials as soon as possible because applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please direct questions to Professor Gabriel “Jack” Chin, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, via email at facultyappointments@law.ucdavis.edu. UC Davis supports family-friendly recruitments. UC Davis covers travel expenses for a second person to accompany an invited faculty recruitment applicant who is a mother (or single parent of either gender) of a breast or bottle-feeding child less than two years of age. (Work-Life Program).
UC Davis recognizes the necessity of supporting faculty with efforts to integrate work, family and other work-life considerations. To recruit and retain the best faculty, the campus sponsors a Work Life Program that provides programs and services that support faculty as they strive to honor their commitments to work, home, and community (Work-Life Program).
School: https://law.ucdavis.edu/
Qualifications:
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
J.D. or equivalent degree
J.D. or equivalent degree
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)
Professor of Teaching Series
Meaningful university, professional, and public service
Application Requirements
- Professor Series
- Academic performance
- Publications
- Teaching experience
- Excellence in teaching
- Instructional Innovation
- Curriculum Development
- Student mentoring
- Evidence of professional or scholarly achievement related to pedagogy or the legal discipline
Meaningful university, professional, and public service
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Research Agenda/Statement of Interest (teaching or pedagogy) -
- Research Agenda: Professor Series
- Statement of Interest (teaching or pedagogy): Professor of Teaching Series
- Writing Sample
- Teaching Evaluations - Two most recent years.
- (Optional)
- Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements (https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/shortcuts/employment_disclosure_requirement) webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07735
Help contact: lmscheiber@ucdavis.edu
Help contact: lmscheiber@ucdavis.edu
