Early Career Teaching Fellow and College Teaching Officer in Law
An exciting fixed-term fellowship bridging early career legal research and undergraduate college teaching at the University of Cambridge.
Best for:Best for early career law PhD graduates seeking a balanced academic fellowship combining college teaching and independent legal research.
Overview
Peterhouse at the University of Cambridge is seeking an Early Career Teaching Fellow and College Teaching Officer in Law to support its growing legal studies community. The successful candidate will deliver small-group undergraduate teaching, assist with admissions, and direct studies while pursuing an independent research agenda. This fixed-term appointment spans up to five years and serves as a professional bridge toward a permanent academic career. Applicants with teaching competence in Roman Law, Criminal Law, or EU Law are particularly encouraged to apply.
What you'll do
- Deliver small-group undergraduate supervisions averaging six hours per week during term time.
- Assist in the direction of studies for Peterhouse undergraduate law students.
- Participate actively in undergraduate admissions processes for the College.
- Conduct an independent programme of legal research.
- Engage with research activities within the Faculty of Law and other relevant University departments.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in law or legal studies completed within the last five years
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated background in legal research and academic writing
- Capability to teach undergraduate law students effectively
- Experience or interest in small-group college supervisions
- Commitment to pursuing an academic career in teaching and research
- Must have been awarded a PhD no more than five years prior to the date of the advertisement
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-20
Review the full job description and person specification on the official Peterhouse vacancies portal. Submit your application materials through the designated online application link before the closing deadline.
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