Lecturer in Law

About us: UWE, Bristol Law School is a leading UK provider of legal education. Our brand new £55 million Business and Law School has been purpose built to provide the best possible environment in which to learn. Bristol Law School offers state of the art facilities, including two mock courtrooms, modern Harvard lecture theatres and teaching spaces, a Legal Resource Room, and a dedicated Business and Law Clinic, where our law students undertake a range of Pro Bono work, supervised by Solicitors or Barristers.

UWE Bristol is an ambitious university. Together, our people are working hard to advance knowledge, inspire people and transform futures. We are looking for people with the skills and ambition to help us achieve those aims.

About you: Working in the Department of Law, compromising of academic (LLB/LLM) and professional (GDL/BTC/LPC) programmes this post is a permanent, full time appointment comprising of teaching Family Law to students on the LLB (UG) and at least one of the core LLB modules which include: Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Foundations for Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Equity and Trusts, European Union Law. We would welcome applicants who are keen to supervise dissertation students, and who would be able to contribute to other modules on either our UG, PG or Professional Law programmes

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give our students access to everything they need to succeed – with £300m having been spent recently on new state-of-the-art learning spaces and accommodation to enhance our offer even further. Frenchay campus is within close proximity to excellent motorway links and within walking distance of two train stations, making UWE Frenchay Campus the ideal place to work for those wishing to commute to Bristol.

Bristol itself is a hub of social and cultural activity and is a big pull for students and employers alike. A place with a strong, creative and fiercely independent mindset. A city with a buzzing music scene, great restaurants and interesting business ventures. It’s not surprising Bristol is consistently named as one of the best places to live and work in the UK.

In addition to progressive pay rates, UWE Bristol offers a wide range of staff benefits including:

• a generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata
• up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
• flexible working
• excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• access to employee assistance programme
• savings on purchases via Wider Wallet scheme
• option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
• family friendly policies
• onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus.

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Shilan Shah Davis (Associate Head of Department) [email protected]

This post is a permanent and full time.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time

Please note that early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint appropriate candidates.

UWE is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who share our ambition to be a university recognised for the success and impact of our practice-oriented programmes; our strong industry networks and our inclusive global outlook.

We are able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.

Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist  which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs