Lecturer in Law (Information Technology)

The role

The University of Bristol Law School is a leading UK law school with an international reputation for outstanding teaching and research. Ranked 3rd in THE analysis of legal research in REF2021, and home to a diverse and inclusive academic community aspiring to the highest standards in legal education and research. Housed in the iconic Wills Memorial Building, the 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 and Faculty through teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise research students, produce 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 in Law who demonstrates effective teaching and research in the area of Information Technology Law with a strong research record (or evidenced potential to provide it) with 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 with the successful candidate also possessing the ability to teach at least one related foundational subject.  

You should apply if

• You have research and/or teaching or practical expertise in the area of Information Technology Law with a relevant postgraduate degree (or equivalent) and a strong honours degree at undergraduate level in law or a law-related subject or equivalent.
• You have a strong track record of published research of 3*/4* REF2021 quality measured standards (level c) or evidenced potential to produce it (level b); in addition to a planned trajectory of high-quality publications over a significant period.
• Demonstrable experience is required of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, or equivalent practical experience; evidence of broad knowledge and deep expertise in the area of Information Technology Law; the ability to carry out academic administrative duties effectively; excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and accessibly.

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

The post is located on Pathway One (Profile Level b or c) of the University’s Academic Pathways depending on relevant experience.

Additional information

Work pattern: 1 FTE

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 29th March 2026

For informal queries please contact: Professor Emma Hitchings, Deputy Head of School, e.hitchings@bristol.ac.uk

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The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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