Lecturer in Law

Opportunity Overview

Salford Business School is looking for an experienced Lecturer in Law to join our growing Law Subject Group. Experience of teaching criminal law would be a particular advantage. This an exciting time to join the team, as we invest significantly in the School and implement our ambitious plans for growth in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will have experience of teaching in higher education, ideally with a focus on criminal law and related subjects but may also be expected to contribute to other foundational legal subjects.

This is an exciting time to join The University of Salford. We have a growing student population of over 23,000 and are investing in developing new student and staff facilities. The University is pursuing a strategic plan that emphasises industry collaboration and ‘real world’ learning: education for employment, research for the real world, and exceptional partnership with business. As an institution, we are committed to delivering an excellent student experience focused on student success and ensuring that every student we recruit has equality of opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and teaching material and delivering across a range of modules; set, mark and assess work
• Supervise student projects, including, where appropriate, PGT, field trips and placements
• Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to learning, research and where appropriate external activities
• Promote equality and diversity for students and staff and sustain an inclusive and supportive study and work environment in accordance with University policy;

For a full list of responsibilities please see the Job Description.

A bit about Salford Business School…

Our mission is to empower our diverse community of learners by inspiring curiosity, building confidence, and nurturing resilience to support every individual’s personal and professional journey. Through education, enterprise and applied research, we connect to industry, to the future, to our region and, through our partners, across the globe

The School has made significant investment in immersive technologies – we aim to lead the sector in the innovative delivery of business and legal education. Whether it is preparing to complete a digital certification in the University’s only Microsoft Lab, developing a business idea through Launch@Salford, our on-site student incubator, or supporting members of our local community through SILKs, our pro-bono law clinic, we offer real-world learning opportunities that prepare students for life.

What’s in it for you? 

Competitive salary – and excellent pension scheme: 9% of your salary is paid into your pension by UoS, you can choose to pay more and UoS will match your extra contribution up to 4%.

Generous annual leave – plus the option to buy additional days.

Flexible working – we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development – a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

The perks!MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Become unstoppable – apply today!