Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexibility

Annual leave 30-35 days

Salary sacrifice retirement plan

Performance bonus

Health & wellbeing benefits

Equality & Inclusion

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University invites applications for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law to teach on our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including practitioner streams. You will contribute to high‑quality teaching and scholarship within Nottingham Law School.

We welcome candidates who hold a solicitor, barrister, FCILEX, or a UK England & Wales trade mark/patent attorney qualification, with the ability to deliver engaging courses. Interview date 29 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional qualification: solicitor or barrister, FCILEX, or a trade mark/patent attorney in England & Wales.
• Experience teaching Criminal Law at undergraduate/postgraduate level is desirable.
• Open to Lecturer or Senior Lecturer depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach on undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including practitioner courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development and scholarship in Criminal Law.
• Support Early Career Academic Development Programme where appropriate.

Skills

Criminal Law teaching

Undergraduate & postgraduate teaching

Education

Solicitor or Barrister

Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX)

Trade mark/patent attorney (England & Wales)

Job description

Shape the Legal Minds of Tomorrow.

Doing things differently.

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law

Lecturer salary- £39,984 - £43,671 per annum

Senior Lecturer salary- £46,320 - £58,624 per annum

Full time/Permanent

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (depending on experience) to teach onour undergraduate and postgraduate (including practitioner) courses.

We welcome applications in the area of Criminal Law.

You must hold a professional qualification as any of the following:

• a solicitor or barrister
• a chartered legal executive (FCILEX)
• a trade mark attorney or a patent attorney in the jurisdiction of England and Wales

If you are in the early stages of an academic career and are considering joining NTU, then our Early Career Academic Development Programme could be just right for you.

If you are considering joining NTU as a Senior Lecturer you will benefit from our Senior Lecturer Career Framework , which recognises and rewards you based on your performance, contribution and achievement, and offers the opportunity of faster salary progression compared to the industryaverage.

Interview date: 29th October 2026

About Us

Nottingham Law School (NLS) is one of the leading providers of academic and professional legal education in the country, with an established record of delivering innovative and transformational courses.

We are one of the largest law schools in the UK, offering a range of undergraduate degrees, academic and practitioner taught postgraduate courses and a strong research degrees programme.

Our School has built a reputation for excellence in the provision of legal education and in shaping the careers of solicitors, barristers and legal practitioners at both national and international levels. In addition to our outstanding research expertise, we have long established links with policy makers, professional bodies and leading law firms, including a growing number of significant international associations. We have an extensive record of delivering excellent bespoke training programmes for practitioners and professional bodies, and have strengths in commissioned research, both in the UK and overseas.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Elyse Wakelin at [e-mail] or Alexandra Kastrinou at [e-mail].

Join Us

Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers.

• Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full‑time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on‑campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.
• Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.
• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• We are committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all areas of our work. We actively promote a culture of respect and belonging and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For more information please click here - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Nottingham Trent University
• And a whole lot more...Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Depending on your individual circumstances this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you review your individual circumstances before applying, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.