Sessional Lecturer for Rural Property Law

Plumpton College; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Plumpton College invites a qualified legal professional to join as a sessional lecturer in Rural Property Law. The role focuses on teaching the legal frameworks underpinning rural land ownership, occupation, and use, within a broader horticulture and rural studies setting.

The programme is delivered in an accelerated two-year format with on-campus delivery during two block weeks and most teaching conducted remotely from October to December.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced legal professional (solicitor, barrister, or property law specialist) with rural property law expertise.
• Experience in teaching or lecturing is required.
• Ability to deliver modules and manage a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Rural Property Law module within an accelerated two-year programme.
• On-campus delivery for two block weeks; remainder taught remotely Oct–Dec.
• Prepare assessments, provide student support and maintain up-to-date course materials.

Skills

Rural property law

Teaching/lecturing

Legal expertise

Job description

Sessional Lecturer for Rural Property Law

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 04-09-2026
• Salary: Competitive, based upon experience
• Hours: Part-time, flexible. Hybrid and remote options considered.
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Description

Plumpton College is seeking a qualified and experienced legal professional—such as a solicitor, barrister, or property law specialist—with expertise in rural property law, to join our teaching team. This sessional role involves delivering a module focused on the legal frameworks that underpin rural land ownership, occupation, and use.

Plumpton College offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in horticulture, agriculture, viticulture, animal conservation, veterinary studies, and rural and countryside management. The University of Greenwich validates all our higher education courses, and our BSc (Hons) Rural Land and Business Management programme is in the process of gaining RICS accreditation.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your industry expertise into an academic setting while maintaining flexibility. You will play a vital role in delivering a professionally oriented programme designed to equip students with the legal knowledge essential for careers in rural land and business management.

The programme is delivered in an accelerated format over two years, with students attending college for intensive week-long blocks once per month. For this module, Rural Property Law, which is scheduled for delivery between October and December, we require on-campus delivery for two block weeks, with the remainder of the teaching, assessment, and student support conducted remotely over the months of October to mid-December. Sessional (8 to 12 weeks) – Flexible with 2 weeks on-campus requirement for block delivery w/c 12 October 2026 and w/c 9 November 2026; 2 to 3 days per week only.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.