Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law, Criminal Law and/or the Law of Evidence

The role

The University of Bristol Law School is a leading UK law school with an international reputation for outstanding teaching & research. Ranked 3rd in the Times Higher Education analysis of legal research in REF2021, the Law School is home to a diverse and inclusive academic community which aspires to the highest standards in legal education and research. Housed in the iconic Wills Memorial Building with additional premises close by in elegant Berkeley Square, the University of Bristol Law School represents a unique blend of tradition and innovation, offering an educational experience which challenges and empowers students and a research environment in which academic originality and excellence flourish.

The successful applicant will contribute fully to the life of the School & Faculty through teaching on our undergraduate & postgraduate programmes, as well as supervising research students, and producing high quality research leading to publications and, where possible, impact beyond the academy. 

What will you be doing?

The School seeks to recruit a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Law who, depending on the applicable pathway, demonstrates effective teaching & research in the area of Criminal Law and/or the Law of Evidence and a strong research record with the proven ability to deliver the highest standards of legal education to join our thriving academic community. Embracing excellence in all its forms, the School welcomes applications from those with relevant experience on either the Pathway 1 or Pathway 3 career tracks. The successful candidate will also be expected to offer the ability to teach at least one related foundational subject and, where possible, contribute towards teaching in undergraduate Company Law.

You should apply if

You should have research and/or teaching or practical expertise in the area of Criminal Law and/or the Law of Evidence. You should have a relevant postgraduate degree (or professional equivalent) and have a strong honours degree at undergraduate level in law or a law-related subject or equivalent.

If applying for the Pathway 1 track, you should also have strong track record of published research of 3* or 4* quality measured by REF2021 standards (for level c and d) or at least the evidenced potential to produce it; as well as a planned trajectory of high-quality publications over a significant period. If applying for the Pathway 3 track, you should have a strong track record of pedagogic expertise and curriculum

design, or the evidenced potential to produce it. On both Pathways, you should demonstrate experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, or equivalent practical experience; evidence of broad knowledge and deep expertise in your area(s) of scholarship; demonstrable ability to carry out academic administrative duties effectively; and excellent written & oral communication skills, including an ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and accessibly.

The post is available from 3^rd August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post available is full-time; however, the School is open to requests for part-time working.

The post is located on Pathway One or Pathway Three and will be appointed at either Profile Level C (Lecturer) or Profile Level D (Senior Lecturer) of the University’s Academic Pathways depending on relevant experience of the successful candidate.

Additional information

For informal enquiries about the role please contact: Professor Catherine Kelly, hos-law@bristol.ac.uk

Short-listing is planned to take place in week commencing 5th January 2026

It is expected that the final selection process will be held early/mid February 2026.

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