Senior Lecturer in Law (Teaching & Scholarship)

About us

It’s an exciting time to join London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. Our new strategy, Connecting, is shaping the future of tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy.

Since 1892, professional and technical education has been central to our mission. Today, as London’s first integrated tertiary education group, we lead learner-centred, skills-focused education.

Comprising of LSBU, South Bank Colleges and South Bank Academies, we help learners achieve their potential and our mission is to challenge social and economic inequalities. Our bold vision supports talent and careers, driving impact for London and beyond.

Working for us - Turning passion into purpose

Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to knowledge, and contribute their skills to society.

To achieve this, we need people with courage and imagination, those who share our vision and values; who bring ideas that enrich learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and want to make a positive difference.

At LSBU Group, you’ll be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution as part of a great team, turning passion into purpose.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and ambitious Law School where excellent teaching, impactful scholarship, and student success are at the heart of what we do.

We are seeking talented and ambitious legal scholars and educators to join our growing academic community.

While we are particularly interested in strengthening our provision in Land Law and Commercial/Company Law, however, we are equally keen to hear from applicants who bring a broad and complementary range of legal knowledge, professional experience, and academic interests.

We are especially interested in colleagues who are passionate about innovative, inclusive, and student-centred approaches to legal education, who are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of legal learning in a modern university environment.

What you will bring

• Design and deliver outstanding learning experiences that inspire students and contribute to excellent outcomes and a positive student experience.
• Support the development of others teaching practice through coaching, mentoring, peer review, course leadership roles.
• Contribute effectively to the administration, development, and ongoing success of our Law programmes.
• Embrace innovative teaching methods and inclusive practices that support diverse learners to achieve their potential.
• Work collaboratvely with colleagues to enhance teaching, scholarship, and the student experience.

Benefits and How to Apply:

• LSBU offers a competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 35 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working.

The person specification and applicant guidance are in the candidate pack.

Closing date: 04/08/2026

Interview/assessment: 18 & 21/08/2026

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details can be found within the candidate pack.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.