Job Description

The

University of West London (UWL

) is ranked the best modernuniversity (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.


The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

University status awarded in or after 1992

The School

The School of Law is an active, progressive and innovative school. It has focussed on the teaching of the practice of law, at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It places an emphasis on the development of the student, with a focus on employability, and seeks to place law in context, teaching not only the basic statute and case law but also the legal decision-making processes. We are committed to active teaching methods, high standards and the personal and professional development of our students. The school has seen a rapid rise in the rankings and for the last five years has had an exceptionally high overall satisfaction rate in the NSS survey.

The Role

The post holder will be expected to teach a range of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level; and support the development of courses in the School of Law and contribute to the research and publication profile of the department.

The Person

Substantial experience of teaching on academic and/or professional training courses Knowledge of two foundations of legal knowledge subjects, and practical legal skills Experience of teaching in higher education Ability to teach on undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Law Ability to undertake research work relevant to the field and to agreed targets Ability and willingness to work in teaching and curriculum development Ability and willingness to contribute to teaching teams Links with sector, including courts, firms, chambers and law centres Ability to work as a member of a team with shared goals

How to Apply

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.


Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 4 August 2025.

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl


We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study.


Our school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.


Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.


Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.


Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field.


We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.


The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.



Department
School of Law
Location
St Mary's Road
Salary
45,673 to 52,288 per annum
Release Date
Thursday 03 July 2025
Closing Date

Sunday 20 July 2025
Interview Date
Thursday 07 August 2025
Reference
LAW066