Lecturer in Law (BU3162-25-226)

Join the growing and vibrant Law team within the School of Business and Law at The University of Brighton

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and motivated lecturer to make a valuable contribution at a university that is proud of its reputation for producing highly employable and adaptable graduates and postgraduates.

We are looking to appoint a lecturer to our diverse community of staff, who will be able to contribute to teaching on our Law courses and who has experience in teaching Law with a focus on at least one of the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. You will be responsible for delivering innovative and engaging teaching, supervision and learning support to our students across the subject area.

It is expected that you will actively engage in research and scholarship. If you have a PhD and can supervise at this level, you will have opportunities to develop as the University has an active programme for supporting early career researchers. 

To be successful in this post, you should also have:

A commitment to educating students at undergraduate and postgraduate levelThe ability to use a mixture of traditional and innovative teaching methods, we require a track record of teaching in a blended learning environmentResearch potential as well as a relevant degree and postgraduate qualifications in the subject area

This is a full-time (37 hours per week) permanent post, based at our Brighton Moulsecoomb campus and we welcome applications from people seeking to job share.

Why join us?
At Brighton, you’ll find a supportive and forward-thinking academic community. We offer a generous annual leave package, travel loan schemes and a range of other benefits. There will be opportunities for some remote working depending on timetables.

Please note that the salary for this position may not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa. Under the current points-based immigration system, the minimum salary required for sponsorship without tradeable points for a Lecturer is £51,899 per annum. You can find more information on what tradeable points you may be eligible for and the corresponding salary discount here: The UK's points-based immigration system: an introduction for employers (accessible version) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Before you apply, please ensure you have checked what visas you are eligible for. You can find more information here: Eligibility to work, visas, and passports (brighton.ac.uk)

For more information on sponsorship and alternative visas, please click the following link: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Closing Date: 09 Nov 2025

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum