Senior Lecturer in Law

Post Title Senior Lecturer in Law
SBU/Department: Hertfordshire Law School

FTE: 1.0fte working 37 hours per week
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH8 £45,413 – £57,422 per annum depending on skills and experience
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our offices between Christmas and New Year
Location: de Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

At Hertfordshire Law School, we pride ourselves on delivering a truly innovative learning and teaching experience coupled with practice-led, hands-on experience. Our students consistently provide excellent feedback about their educational experience which is also evidenced through the number of students graduating with good honours degrees and our strong employability rates.

Hertfordshire Law School is looking for an individual who has an committed approach towards working with students, as well as members of the University’s regional legal and business community and has a keen appreciation for the University’s business-facing strategy.

Main duties and responsibilities

Teaching and Programme Development
We are seeking an applicant who will teach on our LLM Bar course and LLB programme with responsibility for Professional Ethics, Trial Advocacy, Family Law, and the LLB Module Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Advocacy modules. You will assist and support other Module Leaders on the LLB Programme, and lead a module yourself.

You will work co-operatively and supportively as part of the School\’s teaching team, including off-campus student outreach and other recruitment activities such as open days where required. You will also work closely with the Associate Deans, Head of Department, and Programme Leaders in order to continue the development of the School’s teaching and learning initiatives and ensure the currency and innovative nature of the curriculum.

Research
The Senior Lecturer will contribute to the ongoing development of the School’s growing research community and be able to go on to pursue a programme of research to a standard appropriate for consideration under the Research Excellence Framework (REF), including the ability to secure external funding opportunities.

Pastoral Support
You will contribute to the School’s academic and pastoral care of its students and to the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement, particularly through acting as a Personal Tutor.

Skills and experience required
You will have teaching experience at undergraduate and / or postgraduate level in Professional Ethics, Trial Advocacy, Family Law, and the LLB Module Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Advocacy modules. You will also have experience of designing or contributing to the design of engaging and intellectually stimulating modules which have professional or industry relevance. Ideally you would also be able to offer experience of teaching an additional foundation of legal knowledge subject, and may have practical, legal, or other professional experience.

You will possess the ability to use technology to enhance the quality and flexibility of delivery to students, and to promote the activities of the School’s students. You will have subject expertise in Professional Ethics, Trial Advocacy, Family Law, and the LLB Module Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Advocacy modules. Proficiency in English Language is critical, with good self-management and time management skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.

A committed approach towards work and the work of the School within a business-facing University, and a commitment to the ongoing development of teaching and learning skills (in particular the growing use of technology in relation to blended learning activities) will be evident from your application.

Qualifications required
Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and a Masters degree in Law or equivalent level professional qualification. Undertaking or having completed a PhD, research or professional experience, a teaching qualification and / or Fellowship of Advance HE would be highly advantageous.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Dr Thomas Dunk (Head of Department of Law and Professional Legal Education) T.dunk@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 07 August 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: REQ000192
Date advert placed: 24 July 2025

The University offers every individual the opportunity to succeed. We want our staff to represent diverse life experiences and different cultural heritage. We recognise that the field is not ‘level’ and want to actively address barriers to progression. We also challenge stereotypes through stimulating discussions on sensitive topics and partner with networks both within and outside of the University to enhance inclusivity in the workplace. We wholeheartedly encourage and welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and LGBTQ+ backgrounds who are currently under-represented within our School.
We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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