Senior Lecturer in Law

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a dynamic Senior Lecturer in Law. This role involves designing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate Law modules, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in both teaching and research activities. Applicants should have a Master's degree and experience in higher education. The position offers a competitive salary starting from GBP 48,823, with a comprehensive employee benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paid leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Discounts and financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in module leadership and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to support recruitment and promotional activities.
• Engagement in research and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver teaching across various Law modules.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and research development.
• Provide high-quality pastoral care and module leadership.

Skills

Module leadership experience

Capability to teach UG and PG

Pastoral care responsibility

Programme leadership capability

Flexibility to cover for staff absence

Education

Masters degree

Job description

Senior Lecturer in Law

Application Deadline: 4 February 2026

Department: Bath Business School

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: Grade Ac3A - Starting from GBP 48,823 rising to GBP 56,536 per annum

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Lecturer to contribute to teaching and learning and the development of the LLB law degree programme.

You will 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

You will design and deliver high-quality teaching across business-related subjects, assess learners, and contribute to an innovative and inclusive student experience aligned with the School and University's academic strategy.

The role involves contributing to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation, undertaking research and scholarly activity that informs teaching, and supporting the School's research and knowledge-exchange ambitions, including seeking external funding and developing new income streams.

You will engage with academic and professional communities, employers, and industry bodies, support recruitment and promotional activities, and contribute to the effective administration and quality assurance of programmes in line with QAA and OfS requirements. You will also share in the wider professional and mentoring responsibilities of the School.

As part of your role you will also provide effective module leadership, contribute to module and programme development, offer high-quality pastoral care, and work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and deliver excellent student outcomes.

About You

• Module leadership experience
• Capability to teach UG and PG
• Pastoral care responsibility
• Programme leadership capability
• 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 Ac3A - Starting from GBP 48,823 rising to GBP 56,536 per annum

The 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.

• 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 Date - 24th February 2026

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.