University of Exeter
Academic - Lecturer in Law (E&R)
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Lecturer in Law (Education and Research) x 2
About The Role
These full-time posts are available from January 2027 on a permanent basis.
The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint two individuals to the role of Lecturer in Law (Education and Research). These full-time posts are available from January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter, on a permanent basis within the Law School at the University of Exeter, based at our Streatham Campus. As a member of a prestigious Russell Group Law School, you will contribute to our thriving undergraduate programmes and develop an ambitious programme of internationally recognised research.
We are seeking applications from candidates with the ability and willingness to contribute to undergraduate teaching on a range of modules, including The Law of Torts, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, Company Law, Medical Ethics and Law, Family Law, Artificial Intelligence and the Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Criminal Evidence, Jurisprudence and Media law.
As researcher, you will also be expected to contribute to extending the research profile of the Law School, developing an ambitious programme of internationally recognised research. The successful candidate will be expected to produce high-quality publications, pursue opportunities for external research funding, and engage in collaborative partnerships that enhance both their own research profile and that of the School and University.
About You
For a Lecturer post you will have:
- A PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent in Law and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research;
- A demonstrable potential to produce high-quality publications;
- A demonstrable potential to attract research funding;
- An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research;
- A passion for delivering high-quality undergraduate teaching to large cohorts in at least one of the areas listed in this vacancy;
- A demonstrable potential to collaborate with business and community partners;
- A demonstrable potential to develop projects with impact.
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Further Information
Please contact Prof Caroline Fournet, Head of the Law School, C.I.Fournet2@exeter.ac.uk
The closing date for completed applications is 12 midnight, 21st of October 2026
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Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russell Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
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What We Can Offer You
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
- Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.
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