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Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Law

Lecturer: £39,162-£42,773 per annum

Senior Lecturer: £45,367-£57,418 per annum

Full time/Permanent

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (depending on experience) to teach onour undergraduate and postgraduate (including practitioner) courses.

We welcome applications from across all areas of Law, with particular interest in candidates specialising in US Law, Land Law, Criminal Law, European Union Law and Corporate Law.

You must have recent teaching experience in Higher Education, as well as submitted your PhD or hold a professional qualification as any of the following:

• a solicitor or barrister
• a chartered legal executive (FCILEX)
• a trade mark attorney or a patent attorney in the jurisdiction of England and Wales

If you are in the early stages of an academic career and are considering joining NTU, then our Early Career Academic Development Programmecould be just right for you.

If you are considering joining NTU as a Senior Lecturer you will benefit from ourSenior Lecturer Career Framework, which recognises and rewards you based on your performance, contribution and achievement, and offers the opportunity of faster salary progression compared to the industryaverage.

Proposed interview date: 29th October 2026

About Us

Nottingham Law School (NLS) is one of the leading providers of academic and professional legal education in the country, with an established record of delivering innovative and transformational courses.

We are one of the largest law schools in the UK, offering a range of undergraduate degrees, academic and practitioner taught postgraduate courses and a strong research degrees programme.

Our School has built a reputation for excellence in the provision of legal education and in shaping the careers of solicitors, barristers and legal practitioners at both national and international levels. In addition to our outstanding research expertise, we have long established links with policy makers, professional bodies and leading law firms, including a growing number of significant international associations. We have an extensive record of delivering excellent bespoke training programmes for practitioners and professional bodies, and have strengths in commissioned research, both in the UK and overseas.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Elyse Wakelin at elyse.wakelin02@ntu.ac.uk or Alexandra Kastrinou at alexandra.kastrinou@ntu.ac.uk.

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Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers at Support for academics | Nottingham Trent University

We also offer:

• Between 25 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Depending on your individual circumstances this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you review your individual circumstances before applying, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.