Lecturer in Law
Join Essex Law School as a Lecturer to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate legal education and research.
Best for:Best for legal scholars and early-career researchers with a background in law and a passion for innovative teaching.
Overview
Essex Law School is seeking a dedicated Lecturer to join its diverse academic community and contribute to teaching core undergraduate legal subjects. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, innovative instruction, provide student supervision and learning support, and undertake administrative responsibilities within a research-intensive environment. Applicants are expected to have a relevant doctoral degree or equivalent professional experience, along with a commitment to high-quality teaching and curriculum development.
What you'll do
- Deliver substantive, effective, and engaging teaching in compulsory areas of the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum
- Provide comprehensive supervision, guidance, and learning support to students
- Select appropriate methods of assessment and provide constructive feedback to learners
- Supervise student projects and support experiential learning programmes
- Undertake administrative duties as required by the Law School
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral level research degree in law (or close to completion) or equivalent professional experience/practice
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated ability or potential to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Experience in developing engaging and innovative curriculum content
- Strong background in legal studies supported by an undergraduate or postgraduate law degree
- Effective communication and student supervision skills
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01
Applications must be submitted online through the University of Essex vacancies portal. Candidates should carefully review the job pack and person specification before applying. For application assistance or alternative formats, contact resourcing@essex.ac.uk.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Job application form
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