Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Law

Overview

The University of Surrey is hiring a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Law within the Surrey Law School. This is a teaching and research position situated within a collegial academic environment that encourages both pedagogical and research development. Surrey Law School encompasses three main research clusters, which are the Surrey Centre for Law and Philosophy, the Surrey Centre for International and Environmental Law, and the Law and Technology Hub.

Who can apply

The position is open to applicants from all backgrounds, with specific encouragement for individuals from under-represented groups, including people with disabilities as well as Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups. Appointments are made strictly on merit. The role will be offered at either the Lecturer B level or the Senior Lecturer level, determined by the candidate's prior experience.

What you get

The salary for this position ranges from £48,337 to £62,994 per annum, with the starting salary for Lecturer B beginning at £48,337 and Senior Lecturer beginning at £59,390. Additional offerings include a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options such as job share and blended home and campus working locations depending on duties, access to on-campus leisure facilities, travel schemes, supportive family-friendly benefits, and an on-site nursery.

Requirements

Applicants are sought for a teaching and research role covering any area of Law, with a preference for research related to artificial intelligence. The person appointed will be expected to deliver teaching across core undergraduate modules and demonstrate exceptional research performance.

How to apply

Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a writing sample roughly equivalent in length to a journal article or a PhD thesis chapter.

Key dates

The application closing date is 29 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 14 January 2027.