Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Fixed Term Contract

The University of Law Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in London is seeking qualified lawyers for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer roles to cover maternity leave. The positions involve delivering high-quality teaching across various law programmes. Candidates should have relevant degrees and experience in academia. The salary ranges from £40,250 to £53,000 pro rata, with generous benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Private Medical Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Season Ticket Loans

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching law-related subjects at higher education level.
• Professional experience in relevant discipline to develop programmes.
• Understanding of quality standards and academic regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching and support for learning.
• Contribute to effective design and review of inclusive learning.
• Communicate complex ideas using high level skills.

Skills

Teaching techniques

Pastoral care

Mentoring colleagues

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant subject

Postgraduate qualification for Senior Lecturer

Job description

Overview

We are looking for two qualified lawyers with experience in practice to join our Academic Team at our London Bloomsbury Campus as either a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to cover maternity leave. We have a full time position with cover needed until August 2026. Reporting into our Academic Manager, you will be providing tuition across The University of Law course portfolio including, the Legal Practice Course, SQE, Law Conversion Programmes, the LLM in Legal Practice, the LLB, Master\'s in Law, Academic Masters courses and/or other University courses to the best possible standard. We are open to applicants in all areas of law, but we are particularly interested in hearing from solicitors and barristers with experience in Equity and Trust, Land and Real Estate, Property, and SQE Skills.

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• 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 and assessment 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 lecturer, academic coach and sign-post students on pastoral aspects during their learning journey.
• 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.
• 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.

Salary and Benefits

On top of a salary of Lecturer £40,250 - £42,250 and Senior Lecturer £48,000 - £53,000 (pro rata) + location allowance of £4,200 you will enjoy:

• We provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days (pro rata).
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Opportunity for professional development, including course sponsorship and fee discounts.
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts.