Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Law (Law & Economics or Empirical Legal Studies)

Overview

The University of Surrey is hiring a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Law within the Surrey Law School. This position focuses on Law and Economics or any area of Empirical Legal Studies and is offered as a full-time, permanent, on-site role based in the United Kingdom.

Who can apply

The position welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, with a particular encouragement for individuals from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups, as well as people with disabilities. Appointments are made strictly on merit.

What you get

The salary ranges from £48,337 to £62,994 per annum, with the role offered at either Lecturer B or Senior Lecturer level based on experience. Benefits include a pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options such as job share and blended home or campus working locations depending on duties, access to on-campus leisure facilities, travel schemes, family friendly benefits, and an on-site nursery.

Requirements

Applicants must be prepared to deliver teaching in core undergraduate modules, with support provided to develop pedagogical expertise, and are expected to demonstrate exceptional research performance. The application requires a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a writing sample roughly the length of a journal article or a PhD thesis chapter.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online by downloading the further details and using the application option. Informal discussions about the position can be arranged by emailing Associate Professor Ira Lindsay, Head of Law.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 29 November 2026. Interviews will take place on Friday 11 December.