Lecturer in Law

FTE: 1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Salary: UH7 £38,249 pa to £45,413 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: De Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield 

*Main duties and responsibilities

We are seeking an applicant who will teach on Life in the Law, Medical Law, Family Law, and Criminal Law modules and support other modules where appropriate. You will assist and support other Module Leaders on the LLB Programme, and potentially lead a module yourself.

You will work co-operatively and supportively as part of the School's teaching team, including off-campus student outreach and other recruitment activities such as open days where required. You will also work closely with the Associate Deans, Head of Department, and Programme Leaders in order to continue the development of the School’s teaching and learning initiatives and ensure the currency and innovative nature of the curriculum.

Research

The Lecturer will contribute to the ongoing development of the School’s growing research community be able to go on to pursue a programme of research to a standard appropriate for consideration under the Research Excellence Framework (REF), including the ability to secure external funding opportunities. 

Skill and experience required

You will have teaching experience at undergraduate and / or postgraduate level in more than one of the following areas Life in the Law, Medical Law, Family Law, and Criminal Law modules. Ideally, you will have experience of designing or contributing to the design of engaging and intellectually stimulating modules which have professional or industry relevance. Ideally you would also be able to offer experience of teaching an additional foundation of legal knowledge subject, and may have practical, legal, or other professional experience.

You will possess the ability to use technology to enhance the quality and flexibility of delivery to students, and to promote the activities of the School’s students. Proficiency in English Language is critical, with good self-management and time management skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.

An enthusiastic approach towards work and the work of the School within a business-facing University, and a commitment to the ongoing development of teaching and learning skills (in particular the growing use of technology) will be evident from your application.

Qualifications required

You will hold a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) as well as a Masters degree in Law or equivalent level professional qualification. Undertaking or having completed a PhD, research or professional experience, a teaching qualification and / or Fellowship of Advance HE would be highly advantageous.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries:

Dr Thomas Dunk (Head of Department of Law and Professional Legal Education) T.dunk@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23 July 2025

Interview Date: TBC

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