Lecturer in Law

Fixed term contract until 31st July 2026, part time 14.8 hours per week (0.4 FTE)

Band 6 - £43,482 to £48,823 per annum, pro rata 

About the Post

We seek to appoint a well-qualified and student-centred lecturer to contribute to the teaching and development of our undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes.  We invite applications from candidates with expertise in Criminal Law (to teach Undergraduate Criminal Law, Criminal Evidence, and Criminal Procedure, and to contribute to Postgraduate teaching on our LLM in Criminal Law and Justice). The successful applicant will also supervise a small number of dissertations at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The post offers the opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team in the iconic Waterfront building overlooking the marina at Ipswich’s Neptune Quay.

At the University of Suffolk, law is delivered through a 'block' or 'intensive' format, where students focus on one module at a time over a period of four or six weeks. We also are a technology-rich course, using innovative hybrid learning and teaching and ethical use of AI.  

About the Team

• The University of Suffolk is an ambitious new institution with aiming to grow our well regarded and skills focussed law courses.
• You will be joining a friendly, ambitious and innovative course team where we offer undergraduate and postgraduate law courses with a focus upon practitioner professional skills
• We have a legal advice centre, and most modules make good use of our mock courtroom.
• The law team is in a wider School that offers a portfolio that includes law, criminology, sociology, business and education courses driven by the interests and passions of an inter-disciplinary staff team.  Our School is all about making a difference in the world.  This is reflected in the range of subjects we teach, our interest in social justice, and our focus on how to make life better and fairer.
• The law team are collegiate and student and law skills focussed with a passion for developing an innovative law curriculum

About You

• You should be focussed on student success and legal skills development as an integrated part of our courses
• You should be able to work closely with law colleagues as an innovative professional
• You will be an enthusiastic, friendly and talented legal professional.
• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be committed to the delivery of outstanding teaching, and the provision of an excellent student experience.

Benefits

• 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days pro rata.
• Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
• Staff discounts at several local amenities.

• Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
• We offer discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Tuesday 26 August 2025

Interview Date: Monday 8 September 2025

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Head of Law and Social Sciences: David James at d.james@uos.ac.uk

Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

Please be aware that this post is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.  

We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.