Liverpool Hope University is growing its School of Law and Criminology, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to this development through innovative teaching and research within a supportive community.

Lecturer in Law 

School of Law and Criminology

The School is expanding its diverse programme portfolio and enhancing its research-informed curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We prepare students for successful careers with:

• LLB Honours degrees (3- and 4-year pathways).
• BA Major Honours degrees combining Law with Criminology, Psychology, Business, and Politics.
• Postgraduate LLM by Research programmes in Cyber Law and Policy, and International Migration and Refugee Law.
• Proposed professional legal education through an LLM in Legal Practice.

As a Lecturer, you will help drive this growth and innovation, contributing to a School committed to real-world impact.

Your Role

We seek an enthusiastic Lecturer to teach foundational law subjects within English law, inspire students, and support their academic journey. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging teaching on at least two compulsory foundational law modules.
• Supporting undergraduate and potentially postgraduate students.
• Contributing to School development and academic life.
• Leading module development in areas like Public Law, Family Law, or Business Law, aligned with strategic expansion.
• Conducting research or knowledge exchange projects, supported by a generous research allowance.

This role offers a chance to advance your academic career and influence the future of legal education.

Candidate Profile

We welcome candidates who demonstrate:

• Commitment to research-informed, engaging teaching.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative academic environment.
• Expertise and enthusiasm for teaching foundational law subjects at the undergraduate level.

Candidates with legal practice experience are encouraged to apply.

Please send your expression of interest and a current CV to jobs@hope.ac.uk.