Laura E. Gu00f3mez Teaching Fellowship on Latinx ...

Laura E. Gu00f3mez Teaching Fellowship on Latinx People and the Law 2026-2028 Apply now to Laura E. Gu00f3mez Teaching Fellowship on Latinx People and the Law 2026-2028 Job #JPF10758 + Law / School Of Law / UCLA Position overview Position title: Laura E. Gu00f3mez Teaching Fellow on Latinx People and the Law Salary range: See Table 23 at for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $75,000 per year. Application Window Open date: December 10, 2025 Next review date: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Critical Race Studies Program at the UCLA School of Law seeks applicants for the Laura E. Gu00f3mez Teaching Fellowship on Latinx People and the Law for the 2026-2028 academic years. This position is a full-time, two-year academic fellowship with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. This fellowship offers the opportunity to work with the world-renowned faculty affiliated with UCLA Lawu2019s Critical Race Studies Program (CRS) in furtherance of the candidateu2019s eventual career in legal academia. We invite applications from J.D. holders who already possess or who envision establishing a scholarly profile in law, policy, and/or related fields such as ethnic studies, the social sciences, the humanities, and the like. An applicantu2019s proposed research agenda should center Latinx people in the United States, with a focus in areas such as criminal law and punishment, labor/employment law, immigration law and policy, voting and political rights, civil rights, sexuality/gender, and/or family law, to name just a few. Established in 2000, CRS is the first law school program dedicated to incorporating Critical Race Theory (CRT) into legal scholarship and teaching, based on the understanding that achieving racial justice requires understanding the pervasive influence of race and racism on American law and society. Through their research and teaching, CRS faculty often explore these dynamics at the intersections between seemingly distinct structures, such as those between the criminal legal system and the labor market, between residential property and K-12 education, or between migration and national borders established through colonialism. UCLA Lawu2019s diverse student body includes many first-generation college graduates and/or students from underrepresented communities, and our more than 1200 alumni include racial justice leaders in legal practice, academia, and government around the country and the globe. More information on the CRS Program can be found at The Laura E. Gu00f3mez Teaching Fellowship on Latinx People and the Law was established in 2024 with a generous donation by UCLA Law alumna Alicia Miu00f1ana de Lovelace in honor of Laura E. Gu00f3mez, who retired from UCLA in 2024 as the Rachel F. Moran Endowed Chair in Law. Only the second Latina to receive tenure at a top-20 U.S. law school, Professor Gu00f3mezu2019s research focuses on the intersection of law, racial inequality, and politics as they shape and affect Latinos in the U.S. She is best known for two books about Latinx people and the law: Manifest Destinies: The Making of the Mexican American Race and Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism. Gu00f3mez taught at UCLA Law from 1994-2005 and 2011-2024 and was a CRS founding faculty member. More information can be found at Eligibility and Qualifications Applicants for the fellowship must possess (or expect to possess by June 15, 2026) a J.D. conferred within the past 10 years; a strong academic record; excellent writing and analytical skills; and demonstrated interest in Latinx people and the law. We welcome candidates who, in addition, possess experience in law practice, graduate training in other disciplines, judicial clerkships, and/or other professional experience that informs their research interests. Terms of the Fellowship The Laura E. Gu00f3mez Teaching Fellow on Latinx People and the Law will be appointed for the academic year beginning July 1, 2026 and concluding June 30, 2028. The candidate must be in residence in Los Angeles. This is a full-time, year-round, non-tenure track, limited-term, academic position. See Table 23 at for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $75,000 per year with full benefits. The fellowu2019s responsibilities will include: u2022 teaching one course annually on Latinx People and the Law, u2022 conducting scholarly research on a project related to the law and Latinx people in the United States, in areas such as criminal law and punishment, labor/employment law, immigration law and policy, voting and political rights, civil rights, sexuality/gender, family law, and/or other topics in legal scholarship, u2022 completing, during the first nine months of the fellowship, at least one substantial scholarly article to be presented as a work-in-progress to the UCLA Law faculty and submitted for publication, u2022 mentoring J.D. students, especially those with a demonstrated interest in how the legal system impacts Latinx communities, u2022 attending CRS programs, such as symposia and workshops, u2022 actively participating in the CRS intellectual community, including attending faculty paper presentations and presenting a work-in-progress, u2022 actively participating in the intellectual life of the law school, including attending faculty workshops, specialized colloquia, and meetings of the fellows of other programs and the law school generally, u2022 working closely with two formally appointed faculty mentors from CRS and working with informal faculty mentors. Application Process Applicants should apply online at by submitting pdf copies of the following: u2022 a cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the fellowship, including any past and/or potential mentorship of students interested in issues concerning Latinx people and the law via research, teaching, and/or public service, u2022 a research proposal (limited to 2,500 words) describing two articles you would like to write during the fellowship term and how they connect with your prior experience and education, u2022 an academic resume (c.v.), u2022 your law school and other post-undergraduate transcripts, u2022 a writing sample, published or unpublished that demonstrates your potential for scholarly writing, u2022 a statement reflecting on the candidateu2019s personal and professional experiences, highlighting past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan; u2022 the names, titles, and email addresses of three references who would be prepared to write a letter of recommendation upon request; at least one should be a professor who is familiar with your scholarly potential. Questions via email may be sent to . Program: Qualifications Basic qualifications J.D. or equivalent Application Requirements Document requirements + Cover Letter - A letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the fellowship, including any past and/or potential mentorship of students interested in issues concerning Latinx people and the law via research, teaching, and/or public service, + Statement of Research - A research proposal (limited to 2,500 words) describing two articles you would like to write during the fellowship term and how they connect with your prior experience and education + Curriculum Vitae - An academic resume (c.v.), + Transcripts - Your law school and other post-undergraduate transcripts + Writing Sample - A writing sample, published or unpublished that demonstrates your potential for scholarly writing + UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service + List of References - The names, titles, and email addresses of three references who would be prepared to write a letter of recommendation upon request; at least one should be a professor who is familiar with your scholarly potential. Reference requirements + 3 required (contact information only) The names, titles, and email addresses of three references who would be prepared to write a letter of recommendation upon request; at least one should be a professor who is familiar with your scholarly potential. Apply link: Help contact: About UCLA 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 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 status under state or federal law. 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. + u201cMisconductu201d means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicantu2019s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, 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 ( Job location Los Angeles, CA

Created: 2025-12-12