Lecturers in Law - Teaching & Research / Teaching & Scholarship
Join Cardiff University's School of Law and Politics as a Lecturer in Law across teaching and research tracks.
Best for:Best for legal scholars and educators with a PhD in Law or equivalent professional expertise seeking an academic career pathway.
Overview
The School of Law and Politics at Cardiff University is seeking to appoint up to four full-time or part-time Lecturers in Law at Grade 6 or Grade 7. The recruitment encompasses two concurrent pathways: Teaching & Research and Teaching & Scholarship. Successful candidates will deliver research-led undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, provide student support, and actively contribute to the academic life of the department. Applicants are expected to enhance existing strengths in areas such as commercial law, private and property law, medical law, or public law.
What you'll do
- Deliver high-quality, research-led teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes
- Supervise student dissertations and provide comprehensive academic support and pastoral guidance
- Contribute to the research outputs, impact, and overall research culture of the School of Law and Politics
- Participate in the administration and effective daily running of the Department and School
- Collaborate with academic colleagues across the University on interdisciplinary initiatives and curriculum development
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Law or a related discipline (or equivalent professional expertise and experience)
Language: English proficiency suitable for academic instruction and administration
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated excellence or clear potential in legal teaching and scholarship
- An ambitious research agenda that supports or expands the School's research strengths
- Ability to design and deliver engaging undergraduate and postgraduate law modules
- Strong communication and collaborative skills for working within an academic team
- Open to candidates meeting the grade criteria and holding or nearing completion of a PhD or equivalent professional experience
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-03
Applicants must submit their application clearly indicating the specific role they are applying for, specifying either Lecturer in Law – Teaching & Research (Ref 967) or Lecturer in Law – Teaching & Scholarship (Ref 968). Applications may be submitted in English or Welsh.
- CV
- Application form specifying role reference
Contact
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