Lecturer in Law
| Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £41,671 to £48,149 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | University of Central Lancashire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0803-25 |
Summary
By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.
About the role:
The post holder will contribute to the academic development, course management, teaching, research development, and scholarship within the School in the area of Law. You will undertake administrative duties relevant to module leadership (administer course registers, assessment records, learning programmes and other records) and engage with the recruitment of students onto courses and provide appropriate advice on progression and career opportunities
About you:
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a legal services industry and experience of teaching in a higher education environment in a relevant subject with outstanding delivery and learning support. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and a flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning with a view to engage and inspire learners.
An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject along with a relevant postgraduate qualification are required for this role.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
About the role:
The post holder will contribute to the academic development, course management, teaching, research development, and scholarship within the School in the area of Law. You will undertake administrative duties relevant to module leadership (administer course registers, assessment records, learning programmes and other records) and engage with the recruitment of students onto courses and provide appropriate advice on progression and career opportunities
About you:
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a legal services industry and experience of teaching in a higher education environment in a relevant subject with outstanding delivery and learning support. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and a flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning with a view to engage and inspire learners.
An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject along with a relevant postgraduate qualification are required for this role.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
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