Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law

The University of Law; Exeter; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount

Season Ticket Loans

Job summary

The University of Law is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for its Exeter campus at the University of Exeter. You will deliver high-quality teaching, assess student work and provide constructive feedback to support student success.

Senior Lecturers bring educational leadership, design and mentoring experience; roles require 5-over-7 day pattern with occasional evenings/weekends and applications close by 2 November 2026. Salary ranges apply.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assess student work.
• Design and review inclusive learning content and assessments.
• Provide pastoral support and academic coaching to students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and support for learning with formative and summative assessments.
• Identify and develop module content, structure and assessment in collaboration with colleagues.
• Contribute to inclusive learning design and maintain curricular quality standards.
• Act as module lecturer, academic coach and guide students through their learning journey.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Student support

Education

Undergraduate degree

FHEA / equivalent or willingness

PGCHE or willingness

Job description

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a talented Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join our thriving academic team at our Exeter campus based at The University of Exeter.

This is an exciting opportunity for qualified lawyers (solicitors and barristers) who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of legal professionals and delivering an exceptional student experience. At The University of Law, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of legal education, helping students develop the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers.

Whether you're ready to transition from legal practice into academia or looking to build a rewarding career in legal education, you'll join a collaborative and supportive team where your expertise will make a lasting impact.

As a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer At ULaw, You Will

• Deliver high-quality teaching and support for learning, working collaboratively with colleagues to continuously enhance teaching and student support, while assessing student work and progress through the preparation and marking of formative and summative assessments, and providing constructive feedback and feedforward.
• 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 design.
• Act as a module lecturer, academic coach and sign-post students on pastoral aspects during their learning journey.

Is this you?

Do you bring a strong breadth and depth of professional experience within your discipline, with the ability to design and deliver high-quality teaching programmes while providing impactful student support?

Requirements For Lecturer Positions

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA) or equivalent or willingness to work towards
• Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards PGCHE
• Please note that if you do not currently hold this, 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

Senior Lecturers will have a sustained track record of educational practice and leadership, demonstrating significant expertise in design, teaching, assessment, student support, mentoring and developing colleagues, and leading educational initiatives that enhance the quality of learning, teaching and the student experience.

As well as demonstrable experience you will also need to fulfil one of the various qualification paths outlined here.

Our delivery model operates on a 5-over-7-day working pattern, which may include evenings and weekends, reflecting the flexible way our students learn.

Closing date for application is 2nd November 2026. Please note: the panel for these roles will be interviewing candidates on receipt of their applications and may close the advert early due to large volumes of applications.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary of £40,500–£42,500 for Lecturers and £49,000–£54,000 for Senior Lecturers, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days plus Bank Holidays, along with a rewards package that includes:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Our Approach

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 [e-mail].

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 (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.