(Senior) Lecturer in Law (0.5 - 0.6 FTE)

Overview

Southampton Solent University is seeking two individuals to fill (Senior) Lecturer in Law positions on a part-time basis at 0.5 to 0.6 full-time equivalent. The positions are permanent and based on site in the United Kingdom, with a start date of January 2027. The successful candidates will join the Solent Law School to contribute to the development and delivery of the Clinical Legal Education portfolio, support the Solent Law Clinic, and participate in expanding service areas aligned with regional needs.

Who can apply

Applicants are expected to have a PhD or be close to completion, or hold a relevant professional legal qualification alongside demonstrable experience in higher education or legal practice. Candidates should be able to teach across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education, and demonstrate familiarity with qualifying law degree core modules. Experience in legal practice or in leading a law clinic or similar clinical legal education environment is welcomed.

What you get

The position offers an annual salary ranging from £37,099 to £48,350. Additionally, the university provides an employee benefits package.

Requirements

Applicants must be flexible and confident in teaching with a commitment to an applied approach to legal learning. Responsibilities include designing and delivering authentic, client-focused learning experiences, supporting practical legal skills development through the Solent Moot Court, pro bono initiatives, and student-employer engagement activities. Shortlisted candidates are required to deliver a ten-minute property law micro-teaching session aimed at first-year law students during the interview process.

How to apply

Interested individuals can reach out via email for informal discussions using the contact addresses provided in the announcement. Full job descriptions and person specifications are available to guide the application process.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2 November 2026. The employment start date is January 2027.