Lecturer in Law (Teaching & Scholarship)

Bangor University; Bangor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bangor University in the United Kingdom seeks an enthusiastic lecturer with expertise in EU Law or private law to teach undergraduate Law modules. Candidates should have a PhD or near completion and prior experience in higher education or professional legal training.

The post is a fixed-term, fractional teaching position to cover maternity leave, running from January 2027 to June 2027. Welsh-language communication is desirable for this post, with opportunities to contribute to Welsh-informed

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in law or related subject area.
• Expertise in EU Law or private law as specified.
• Experience teaching in Higher Education or professional legal training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate Law modules during Semester 2 of the 2026/27 academic year.
• Fixed-term maternity cover teaching from January 2027 to June 2027.

Skills

EU Law

Private Law

Teaching in HE

Education

PhD in Law or related subject

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed candidate with expertise in either EU Law or a private law subject (e.g. Business Law, Tort Law) and experience of teaching in Higher Education or delivering legal training in a professional context.

Educated to PhD level in Law or related/relevant subject area (or near completion); or relevant professional experience in legal practice, the successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and committed individual with expertise in EU Law and experience of teaching in Higher Education or delivering legal training in a professional context.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of our undergraduate Law modules during Semester 2 of the 2026/27 academic year.

The post is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide teaching cover during a period of maternity leave. The appointment will run from January 2027 to June 2027.

The post would suit candidates seeking a fractional academic opportunity, including those with an academic background or relevant professional legal experience.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.