Lecturer in Law

**Salary**

UH7 £38,249pa to £45,413pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full Time

**Job category/type**

Academic/Research

**Job reference**

REQ000166

**Post Title: Lecturer in Law**

**SBU/Department: Hertfordshire Law School**

**FTE**: 1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

**Duration of Contract**: Permanent

**Annual Leave**:35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

**Location**:De Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

At Hertfordshire Law School, we pride ourselves on delivering a truly innovative learning and teaching experience coupled with practice-led, hands-on experience. Our students consistently provide excellent feedback about their educational experience which is also evidenced through the number of students graduating with good honours degrees and our strong employability rates.

Hertfordshire Law School is looking for an individual who has a motivated approach towards working with students, as well as members of the University’s regional legal and business community and has a keen appreciation for the University’s ambition to set the standard for what a modern university should be.

**Main duties and responsibilities**

We are seeking an applicant who will teach on Islamic Law modules and support other modules where appropriate. You will assist and support other Module Leaders on the LLB Program, and potentially lead a module yourself.

You will work co-operatively and supportively as part of the School's teaching team, including off-campus student outreach and other recruitment activities such as open days where required. You will also work closely with the Associate Deans, Head of Department, and Programme Leaders in order to continue the development of the School’s teaching and learning initiatives and ensure the currency and innovative nature of the curriculum.

**Research**

The Lecturer in law will contribute to the ongoing development of the school’s growing research community be able to go on to pursue a programme of research to a standard appropriate for consideration under the Research Excellence Framework (REF), including the ability to secure external funding opportunities.

**Pastoral Support**

You will contribute to the School’s academic and pastoral care of its students and to the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement, particularly through acting as a Personal Tutor.

**Skill and experience required**

You will possess the ability to use technology to enhance the quality and flexibility of delivery to students, and to promote the activities of the School’s students. Proficiency in English Language is critical, with good self-management and time management skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.

**Qualifications required**

You will hold a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) as well as a Masters degree in Law or equivalent level professional qualification. Undertaking or having completed a PhD, research or professional experience, a teaching qualification and / or Fellowship of Advance HE would be highly advantageous.

**_ Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. _**_Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification._
- An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate._

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

**Closing Date**: 31 July 2025

**Interview Date: TBC**

**Reference Number**: REQ000166

**Date advert placed: 17 July 2025