Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Join to apply for the Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Law) role at The University of Law We are currently looking to recruit a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to join our Law School Academic Team based at our Newcastle Campus in partnership with The University of Newcastle. For this role, we are seeking a qualified lawyer (solicitor or barrister) with experience in practice to teach on our professional courses. While we are interested in candidates with experience in all areas of law, we are particularly interested in those with an interest or background in civil litigation and advocacy to teach on our Bar course. We welcome applications from candidates without prior teaching experience and will provide training and support to help you develop your teaching practice. Reporting into the Newcastle Campus Manager and wider Academic Management Team, you will provide tuition across The University of Law course portfolio, including the SQE , Bar course , Law Conversion Programmes (PGDL and MAL) , LPC, LLB, Professional Skills Course/Professional Development, Academic Masters courses and/or other University courses to the best possible standard. This role operates on a 5-over-7-day working pattern, which may include evenings and weekends to support our flexible delivery model. Responsibilities Teach on our courses and act as an academic coach to students, signposting pastoral aspects during their learning journey. Deliver high-quality teaching and support for learning, including communication with other academics to continually improve teaching and student support. Identify the need for developing content, structure, and assessment within modules with colleagues and propose how this should be achieved. Contribute to effective design and review of inclusive learning, maintaining 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. 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 it. Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards PGCHE. If you do not currently hold the above, 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. Senior Lecturers will have developed significant expertise in the application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring colleagues, assessment design, marking and team leadership. Why join us? Along with a starting salary of Lecturer £40,250 - £42,250 and Senior Lecturer £48,000 - £53,000 per annum you’ll enjoy: A generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days. Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance. Contributory Pension Scheme. Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts. Diversity Commitment 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 at Please note: for this opportunity you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK – if in doubt please visit the following link: Employers' right to work checklist – GOV.UK ( We are not a licensed sponsor. Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check – you will be notified of this during the application process. Deadline for applications is Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Alternatively please email for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr