Lecturer in Public Law

Lecturer in Public Law – The University of Sheffield

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This range is provided by The University of Sheffield. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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. Find out more about our benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Law at the University of Sheffield 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. This post is open to applicants with the ability to teach and convene modules in the area of public law at UG and PG levels.

The School of Law enjoys an international reputation for excellence in research, the expertise of its staff, and the achievements of its graduates. 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.

The School’s civic engagement activities and pro‑bono work connect it with the city of Sheffield, and with partners in the commercial, public and third sectors, nationally and internationally. More information on the School can be found here.

• Determine research objectives and initiate and implement 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 with the potential to have demonstrable effects on society, culture, public policy or services, the law, health, the environment or quality of life, beyond academia.
• Involvement in professional activities and with national and international bodies.

• Design, develop and deliver teaching on modules across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including coordinating team teaching to ensure high quality delivery; preparing teaching material, communicating subject matter and encouraging critical discourse and rational thinking; observing and reacting to student interventions; responding to questions outside class times and to contingencies in module delivery.
• Carry out assessments for modules, including designing assessment instruments and criteria; marking assessments, ensuring adequate moderation; providing written/oral feedback; and collating and providing final assessments of students.
• Supervise and assess UG and PG dissertation students and doctoral students.
• Carry out module evaluation, including facilitating student feedback; reflecting on own teaching design and delivery; and implementing ideas for improving 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 by taking on leadership roles and responsibilities where required, and contributing to committee work and the development of relevant policies.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
• Make ethical decisions in your role, modelling inclusive and collegiate behaviour, and embedding the University’s sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.

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