Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Law

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Spa University is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law to design and teach across various modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The role involves engaging in scholarly activities, quality assurance, mentoring junior colleagues, and enhancing the student experience through innovative teaching methods.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paid leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Wide range of discounts

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in Higher Education.
• Ability to teach on core modules.
• Flexibility to cover staff absence.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver content across Law modules.
• Support and assess learners, engage in research.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and student recruitment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Capability to teach UG and PG

Flexibility

Education

Masters degree

Job description

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Law

Application Deadline: 11 July 2025

Department: Bath Business School

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: Grade Ac3S - Ac3A. (Lecturer) Starting from GBP 44,128 rising to GBP 46,735 p/a. (Senior Lecturer) Starting from GBP 48,149 rising to GBP 55,755 p/a

Description

We are currently seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturerto design and deliver content across a range of Law modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, support and assess learners, contribute to curriculum planning and development and engage in research and scholarly activity

About the Role

Within this role your responsibilities will include the design and delivery of teaching across relevant subject areas, contributing to curriculum development, and enhancing student experience through innovative pedagogy and research-informed practice.

You will engage in scholarly activity, pursue external funding opportunities, and build strong networks with academic, professional, and industry partners. Additional duties include quality assurance, student recruitment, administrative responsibilities, and contributing to the wider academic community within the School.

Mentoring of junior colleagues and participation in University initiatives will also form part of this rewarding role.

About You
• Teaching experience
• Working in HE
• Capability to teach UG and PG
• Masters degree
• Ability to teach on core modules
• Flexibility to cover for staff absence and fill roles as and when necessary

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we're looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade:
Lecturer - Ac3S - Starting from GBP 44,128 rising to 46,735 per annum
Senior Lecturer - Ac3A - Starting from GBP 48,149 rising to GBP 55,755 per annumThe salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.Additional information

Applicants with two years or less full time equivalent teaching experience in Higher Education who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to complete an approved Certificate in Professional Learning in Higher Education course during the first two years of employment.

Applicants with more than two years full time equivalent teaching experience in Higher Education who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to accredit their practice through the HEA fellowship application process during their 6 month probation period.

Interview Dates - 24th - 29th July 2025

Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.