Job Description

Lecturer in Law

Role:

Lecturer in Law

Department:

School of Law

Grade:

7/8 (41,086 - 58,260 per annum, pro rata)

Responsible to:

Head of School

Campus:

Belfast

(Fixed-Term until 30 January 2026 / Part-Time 0.5FTE)

Job Purpose:

The post will be based at the University's Belfast campus and offers an opportunity to join a highly successful Law School, with a strong teaching culture, a growing international and comparative profile, and an extraordinary record of success in research (REF) assessment. The School has an excellent teaching and research reputation in relation to Gender, Human Rights and International Law, Transitional Justice, Access to Justice and Social Security, and is seeking to expand research and teaching in Legal Technology. Applications are sought from candidates who have teaching experience in areas such as AI & law, computational law, legal data analytics and IP Law. Candidates must possess a minimum of a 2:1 degree in Law, or cognate discipline provided they also hold a higher degree with Law as a significant component. Applications from candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. and who are awaiting their Viva, will also be considered.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

The School of Law holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/transformed-uk-athena-swan-charter and on our University website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan.

The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

Closing Date: 01 September 2025 at 23.30

If you don't currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa's and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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Job ID :

037807

Location :

Belfast

Close Date :

01-Sep-2025