Lecturer in Law

Hours: 14.8 hours per week (0.4 fte), fixed-term contract until 31 July 2026

About the Post

We seek to appoint a well-qualified and student-centred lecturer to contribute to the teaching and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. We invite applications from candidates with expertise in Criminal Law (to teach undergraduate Criminal Law, Criminal Evidence, and Criminal Procedure, and to contribute to postgraduate teaching on our LLM in Criminal Law and Justice). The successful applicant will also supervise a small number of dissertations at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The post offers the opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team in the iconic Waterfront building overlooking the marina at Ipswich’s Neptune Quay.

At the University of Suffolk, law is delivered through a 'block' or 'intensive' format, where students focus on one module at a time over a period of four or six weeks. We are also a technology-rich course, using innovative hybrid learning and teaching and ethical use of AI. 

About the Team

- The University of Suffolk is an ambitious new institution aiming to grow our well-regarded and skills-focused law courses.
- You will be joining a friendly, ambitious and innovative course team where we offer undergraduate and postgraduate law courses with a focus on practitioner professional skills.
- We have a legal advice centre, and most modules make good use of our mock courtroom.
- The law team is in a wider School that offers a portfolio that includes law, criminology, sociology, business and education courses driven by the interests and passions of an interdisciplinary staff team. Our School is all about making a difference in the world.
- The law team are collegiate, and student and law skills focused with a passion for developing an innovative law curriculum.

About You

- You should be focused on student success and legal skills development as an integrated part of our courses.
- You should be able to work closely with law colleagues as an innovative professional.
- You will be an enthusiastic, friendly and talented legal professional.
- You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be committed to the delivery of outstanding teaching and the provision of an excellent student experience.

Benefits

- 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days pro rata.
- Agile and flexible working, including family-friendly policies.
- Competitive pension scheme through USS.
- Staff discounts at several local amenities.
- Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites.
- Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
- Wellbeing programmes.
- Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 26 August

Interview Date: Monday, 8 September

We are a values-driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice and are committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation.

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