Teaching Fellow in Law

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Contract Type: Fixed Term (36 months)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the distinctive, friendly and growing Aston Law School, which is a department within the School of Law and Social Sciences.

Aston Law School’s mission is to be a distinctive law school that combines academic rigour with practical insight, for ‘future ready’ law graduates. We do so as The Guardian’s University of the Year 2020, with Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, Gold in Athena Swan, and as one of the leading universities for entrepreneurship and social mobility.

We are committed to delivering a distinctive undergraduate programme that meets the requirements of twenty-first-century employers. Our programme therefore teaches a combination of ‘traditional’ law subjects alongside innovative subjects that provide the academic grounding for skills and attributes of modern lawyers (for example, the future of the law and legal project management). We teach and research by drawing on our links with other schools in the University, as well as with businesses and the legal profession.

In particular, we are looking for colleagues to contribute to, develop and enhance the teaching activities of Aston Law School primarily in one or more of the areas below, whether unaided or as part of a team:

• Criminal law
• Contract law/ Commercial law
• Land law
• Professional skills/ Clinical legal education

If you are interested in joining our friendly and vibrant community, we would like to hear from you!

There are 5 full time fixed term positions available for this role.

What we offer

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here

These posts are available to start as from September 2025. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Kristie Thomas, Interim Head of Aston Law School: k.thomas5@aston.ac.uk.

Aston may be able to sponsor the successful candidate under the Skilled Worker visa route, dependent upon the salary associated with their appointment.

For appointments at the lower end of Grade 8, where the salary falls below the minimum threshold for sponsorship, Aston University may be able to sponsor candidates who either: 

•   Are under 26 years of age
•   Have a PhD relevant to the role
•   Have held a Student or Graduate visa within the past two years
•   Are currently residing in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa issued before 4th April 2024

For appointments at the upper end of Grade 8, sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa is likely to be available. Please see the Home Office Guidance for details about the route.

For any queries regarding eligibility, please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk.

Further details:
Job Details
University Information

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 04 June 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed