Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law (fixed term)

We are looking for qualified lawyers to join our Law Academic Team as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, based at our Hull Campus at the University of Hull. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with opportunities to also teach at our Leeds and Sheffield Campuses.

Reporting into our Academic Manager, you will be providing tuition across The University of Law course portfolio including the LPC, SQE, BPC, Law Conversion Programmes (PGDL and MAL), LLM in Legal Practice, LLB, Professional Skills Course/Professional Development, Academic Masters courses and/or other University courses to the best possible standard.

We welcome applicants from all areas of law; however, you must be a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in legal practice to be considered for teaching on our professional courses.

As Our Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, You Will:

• Deliver high quality teaching and support for learning, including communication with other academics for the continuous improvement of teaching and student support.
• Identify the need for developing the content, structure, assessment within modules with colleagues and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
• Contribute to effective design and review of inclusive learning. Maintain quality standards and regulations in curricular design.
• Routinely communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers using high level skills.
• Act as a module tutor, academic coach and sign-post students on pastoral aspects during their learning journey.

Is this you?

• Sufficient breadth and depth of professional experience in the relevant discipline to develop teaching programmes and learning support.
• Professional, credible, commands respect.

Requirements For Lecturer Positions:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA) or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
• Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards PGCHE.

Please note that if you do not currently hold this, it is a requirement of the University that you will enrol into the programme (delivered and financially supported by the University), usually within 12 months of passing probation. Successful completion/qualification is essential to this role.

Requirements For Senior Lecturer Positions:

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA).
• Relevant teaching qualification.

For Senior Lecturers you will have developed significant expertise in: Application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring colleagues, assessments and marking, team leadership.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th July 2025.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of Lecturer £40,250 - £42,250 & Senior Lecturer: £48,000 - £53,000.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount).
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts.

At The University of Law, you will work alongside other like-minded professionals who are passionate about driving innovation in higher education and delivering successful outcomes for our students.

Our Approach:

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.

We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK.

Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.