Arden University
Associate Lecturer - Law - Manchester
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Associate Lecturer - Law - Manchester
Associate Lecturer – On-site & Distance Learning (Blended Learning, Distance Learning, Dissertation Supervision)
Hourly Details
Average weekly hours (not guaranteed): 10–15 Hourly rate (subject to role):
- £50.42 (Blended Learning)
- £86.44 (Distance Learning)
- £65.86 (Dissertation Supervision)
In addition:
- Rolled-up holiday pay of 12.07% per hour
- Christmas closure
Role Overview
School/Division: School of Criminology, Criminal Justice & Law / Department of Law Working Model: On-site at Manchester Campus and Distance Learning (Home-Based with occasional travel to the nearest office/campus)
Notes: This is a "worker contract" role. Eligibility: Applicants must be based in the UK. Hours are not guaranteed; lesson allocation will be determined by the school’s needs. No permanent remote contracts are available. If primarily home-based, the closest office/campus to your address will be listed as your official work location.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about higher education and eager to share expertise? Arden University is seeking skilled professionals to join our pool of Associate Lecturers, supporting course delivery on a flexible, as-needed basis.
Key Responsibilities
Your work will depend on the University’s needs and your expertise. Assignments may be:
- Contract-based (task-specific)
- Semester-based (block teaching)
Key duties include:
- Blended Learning (BL):
- Deliver classroom-based sessions
- Engage students through online platforms
- Provide feedback and enhance the learning experience
- Distance Learning (DL):
- Lead interactive online sessions (via Zoom)
- Engage students through discussion forums
- Offer prompt feedback and support
- Marking & Assessment:
- Participate in standardisation exercises
- Undertake formative and summative marking with strict deadlines
- Supervision:
- Provide high-quality guidance for student projects and dissertations
- Authoring Content:
- Develop/revise engaging materials with copyright compliance
- Additional Duties:
- Participate in meetings, peer reviews, and staff development activities
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About You: Essential Requirements
- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in teaching and assessing students within the UK higher education sector.
- Proven track record of student-centred teaching (essential for DL roles).
- Up-to-date and relevant industry experience.
- Fellowship of Advance HE (or commitment to working towards it with Arden’s support).
Desirable:
- A dedicated teaching qualification.
- Postgraduate qualification (for postgraduate-level teaching).
About Arden
At Arden University, you’ll join a team committed to removing barriers to education and making degrees accessible. Our ethos centers on our values of Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, and Kindness.
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As an Associate Lecturer, you’ll:
- Contribute to inspiring learning experiences.
- Benefit from a values-driven culture focused on growth and impact.
Benefits
- Rolled-up holiday pay + Christmas closure.
- 7% company contribution to pension (via Aviva).
- Access to:
- UK Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – via Health Assured.
- Menopause at Work and Wellbeing Hubs.
- Discounts and savings schemes.
Note on Disability Equality
Arden is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria, you may be guaranteed an interview.
To apply under this scheme, enable the relevant indicator in your application. This information may be shared with the hiring team.
Inclusion & Diversity Commitment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity. We actively ensure our processes never discriminate based on:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender
- Race or ethnicity
- Religion or belief
- Sexual orientation
- Other personal circumstances
Applications from all groups are explicitly welcome.
Closing Date & Notes
- Applications close Sunday 19 July.
- Important: This is an urgent vacancy. Applications will be reviewed, shortlisted, and interviewed as received. The post may close prior to the advertised date.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply without delay.
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