Lecturer in Law

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The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world‑class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Law for excellent researchers and inspiring teachers. We are looking to recruit Lecturers in Law (open‑ended) from 1 September 2026. If appointed, you would play an important part in our team and contribute to research‑led teaching. These posts are open to applicants from all areas of law, but we are especially keen to attract applicants with expertise in company law, commercial law, environmental and climate change law, clinical legal education, and information technology law at UG and PG levels.

The School of Law enjoys an international reputation for excellence in research and for the expertise of its staff. We have a diverse team that aspires to address global challenges and our vision is to advance the interdisciplinary understanding of law, socio‑legal studies, and criminology. All undergraduate students are given the opportunity to spend a year abroad with one of our partners.

Our civic engagement activities and pro‑bono work connect the School with the city of Sheffield and with partners in the commercial, public and third sectors, nationally and internationally.

• Determine research objectives and initiate a programme of research that enhances the international standing of the School.
• Identify appropriate sources of funding and prepare research proposals for funding bodies.
• Conduct and disseminate innovative research to an internationally excellent standard.
• Undertake research and knowledge exchange activities that have demonstrable effects on society, culture, public policy or services, the law, health, the environment or quality of life beyond academia.
• Involve in professional activities and national and international bodies.

• Design, develop and deliver teaching on modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and coordinate team teaching to ensure high quality delivery.
• Carry out assessments for modules, design assessment instruments and criteria, mark assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation students and doctoral students.
• Carry out module evaluation, facilitate student feedback, and implement ideas to improve own performance.

• Provide pastoral and academic support for students by acting as an Academic Tutor.
• Contribute to the life of the School, Faculty and wider University community through leadership roles, committee work and policy development.
• Carry out duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
• Make ethical decisions, model inclusive behaviour and embed the University’s sustainability strategy into your activities.

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role’s criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please reference the application criteria in the application statement.

• Have or be close to submitting a PhD in a relevant subject area (or have equivalent experience).
• Proven teaching ability in law, ideally with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Evidence of research recognised…