Associate Lecturer - Law

Permanent – zero hours contract

Various hours 

Closing date: Tuesday: 01.9.2026 23:30

*** This is a rolling advert and may close earlier than advertised. Applications will be processed at regular intervals, initially on 13^th August. Please ensure you complete and submit your application as soon as possible for consideration ***

Here at Sheffield Hallam University we are looking to expand our team of inspirational Associate Lecturers who deliver high quality learning experiences with expertise gained through teaching, relevant industry experience or both.

You may be asked to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students, usually through either a lecture or tutorial format, and may also contribute to the design of some learning activities and assessments.

You will have well-developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant from an academic and/or professional perspective in at least one of the following, Business Law, Company and Employment Law, Property and Construction law.

Sheffield Business School has approximately 6,000 students and 200 academic staff.  It has a long history dating back to the 1950’s, before it was formally branded as the Sheffield Business School in 1986, which has since had significant success.  We are a leading applied Business School with a mission to lead transformative change for our students, businesses, and society. 

As a member of our community, you will join a diverse group of talented academics who pride themselves in developing inclusive teaching and learning experience and engage in scholarship and knowledge exchange that makes a real societal impact.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. 

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to the nature of the hours, if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying.

We recommend you download the job description and person specification when you apply, as this will not be available once the job has closed. 

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