What are the responsibilities and job description for the Korematsu Center Teaching Fellowship position at University of California - Irvine?
Open date: December 9, 2025
Next review date: Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Sep 1, 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.
The Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality at UC Irvine School of Law offers a fellowship to support the research and professional development of a candidate pursuing a career in law teaching. This is a two-year fellowship that will begin in Summer 2026. Fellows are required to be in residence in Irvine with a commitment to participating fully in the life of the law school. During the first year, the fellow will focus primarily on scholarship. During the second year, the fellow is expected to go on the law school teaching market. Though the fellow will not have primary responsibility in teaching a class, the fellow will gain teaching experience by periodically attending classes and through occasional guest teaching.
This position is formally categorized as a postdoctoral scholar within the UC Irvine system.
Note that the University of California limits the total duration of an individual's postdoctoral service to five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.
Applicants must possess a J.D., LL.M., or equivalent legal training.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research - Describe your area of research interests and include links to your relevant publications (if available).
Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - Describe your area of teaching interests. See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
Statement of Advocacy - Describe your area of advocacy interests and include information about previous and/or current projects.
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
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
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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.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.