Associate Tutor - Criminal Law

Birkbeck University London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Birkbeck University London is seeking an Associate Tutor to teach across the seven foundational law subjects, with a particular focus on Criminal Law. You should hold an LLM (or related postgraduate degree) and an LLB (or similar qualification) or equivalent professional experience.

The role requires in-person teaching at scheduled times. Teaching is arranged for Wednesdays 15:30–17:00 during Spring and Summer terms, with additional Summer-term sessions on Thursdays.

Qualifications

• Qualified with an LLM (or related postgraduate degree).
• LLB (or similar qualification covering the seven foundations).
• Equivalent professional experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Teach across seven foundational law subjects.
• Focus on the Criminal Law module.
• Deliver in-person sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Skills

Criminal Law

LLM

LLB

Education

LLM or related postgraduate degree

LLB or similar qualification covering seven foundations

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an Associate Tutor to teach across the seven foundational law subjects, with a particular focus on the following module:

• Criminal Law

We have an excellent opportunity for an Associate Tutor to teach across the seven foundational law subjects, with a particular focus on the following module:

• Criminal Law

You will have the relevant specialist legal knowledge to teach on the above law module(s). You will be qualified with an LLM (or related postgraduate degree) with either an LLB (or similar qualification that covers the 7 foundations of legal knowledge,) or, equivalent professional experience.

We are looking for an Associate Tutor available at the following times:

• Wednesdays, 1530-1700, Spring and Summer terms, teaching in-person.
• Thursdays, 1400-1530 and 1530-1700, Summer term only, teaching in-person.

The module is taught over the Spring and Summer terms. Teaching for the Spring term starts w/c 11 January 2027, and for the Summer term w/c 26 April 2027.

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria.

Interviews will be held online on 21 October 2026.

Remuneration:

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £61.39 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 6 and is inclusive of a 'Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier' at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, contact Prof Elena Loizidou, Birkbeck Law School, at [e-mail]. If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact [e-mail] providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.