Lecturer in Law in High Wycombe

Part Time (18.5 per week) - Permanent

Location: High Wycombe Campus

Salary: £33,951 - £37,694

We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently - because our students, our staff, and our world need us to. So, this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

Law in the College of Leadership and Innovation is seeking to appoint a part-time lecturer in Law on a permanent basis to contribute to the teaching of Law on the LLB undergraduate programme and the LLM postgraduate programme. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in the areas of Criminal Law, Law of Evidence, and support students with their advocacy skills in our dedicated court room. An ability to teach in other areas of the LLB programme will be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be joining the Law portfolio at an exciting time as Law has seen growth in numbers and excellent outcomes in the National Student Survey. This is a permanent role on a part-time basis offering flexibility to the successful candidate.

What We Offer:

• A generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• Training & development support opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free gym membership for our on-site gym
• A range of staff discounts with major retailers.

For further information about this role please contact Professor Sukhninder Panesar via email at sukhninder.panesar@bnu.ac.uk. All applications are to be made in full and online. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training. If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.

Closing Date: 07 August 2026

Interview Date: Week beginning 24th August 2026

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

Job Purpose:

• Deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities.
• Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research and Knowledge Exchange: Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning. Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context. Engage in doctoral supervision. Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs. Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact. Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture. Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers. Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies.
• Learning, Teaching & Scholarship: Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality. Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs. Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes. Contribute to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning including digital technology to enhance learning. Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships. Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes. Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance. Participate in funded educational projects as required.
• Leadership And Academic Citizenship: Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment. Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the College using relevant data & metrics to improve student experience and outcomes. Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD. Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community. Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality. Contribute to income generation. Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning.
• Other: Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences). Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the College. Act as a commentator or contributor to media. Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g. the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices. Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

For Roles With Line Management Responsibilities:

• Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and wellbeing.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Education, Qualifications & Training: First degree in a relevant field. A Doctoral level qualification (or working towards) or relevant professional experience in field. Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years.
• Knowledge & Experience: Expert knowledge in discipline/field. Delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners. Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship. Contribution to research active communities. Delivering excellent student/customer experience. Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body. Knowledge/experience of income generation OR funded projects. Experience of research supervision, personal tutoring or personal development.
• Skills: Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills. Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools. Highly effective customer service skills.
• Special Requirements: A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required. A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays). You will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview.