Newcastle University
Lecturer in Law
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Lecturer in Law
Lecturers in Law (Teaching & Research; Grade F) – Newcastle University
Salary: £41,064 per annum
Newcastle University offers an exceptional workplace with competitive benefits, including:
- Generous holiday entitlement (with options to buy extra)
- Superior pension schemes
- A range of health and wellbeing initiatives
Closing Date: 09 August 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 7 September 2026
About the Role
Newcastle Law School invites applications for two Lecturers in Law (Teaching & Research; Grade F). As part of a Research Group university, we champion inclusive values: Challenge • Social Justice • Compassion • Wellbeing • Excellence • Responsibility • Respect.
We seek passionate educators and researchers who can demonstrate an emerging national/international research profile and a clear research trajectory. Your work should engage with socially relevant legal issues, addressing real-world challenges through original, rigorous inquiry.
Key Teaching Areas
Preference is given to candidates able to contribute to teaching in one or more of the following specialisms:
- Contract Law
- Land Law
- Equity
- Tort Law
- UK & EU Law (broad legal systems) or
- Family Law
- Law of Evidence
- Criminology/Criminal Justice (for the planned Law with Criminology LLB programme development).
Applicants whose research interests align with their teaching expertise will be prioritised.
Newcastle Law School’s Vision
We are a globally connected yet locally-rooted institution, committed to social justice through: ✔ Research addressing contemporary challenges ✔ Scholarship that informs policy and practice ✔ Community engagement fostering real-world impact
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Newcastle upon Tyne offers a thriving cultural scene, excellent schools, and easy access to natural landscapes.
We actively welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised groups, to enrich our legal research and education.
Confidential Discussion
Contact Samantha Ryan, Head of Newcastle Law School for an informal conversation regarding this role.
Key Accountabilities
Teaching & Learning
- Deliver high-quality research-led teaching
- Support and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations
- Act as an academic advisor, guiding students throughout their studies
- Set and mark assessments in line with university standards, integrating digital learning tools
Research
- Conduct internationally excellent research (high potential for REF 3 or 4* classification)
- Engage with Newcastle Law School’s research communities and/or NUCoREs (Newcastle University’s Centres of Research Excellence)
- Pursue external funding where feasible
- Demonstrate impact by addressing real-world problems via research-based solutions and external stakeholder collaboration
- Supervise PGR (PhD) students (where experience allows)
Other Responsibilities
- Act as an active citizen of Newcastle Law School
- Contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive research and educational culture
- Manage administrative tasks supporting teaching, research, engagement, and student experience
- Attain a citizenship role within the school community
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Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Evidence of a developing national/international research profile (or high potential)
- Ability to teach foundational legal subjects relevant to the Law School’s curriculum (e.g., Contract Law, Land Law, Tort, Equity, UK/EU) or Specialised expertise in Family, Evidence, or Criminology-related modules
- Commitment to outstanding student engagement through research-informed teaching
- Experience supervising undergraduate/graduated research projects
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in academic communities
Desirable Qualifications
- A good Honours degree in Law
- PhD (nearly completed or submitted within 3 months of application)
- Professional Body Membership (where applicable to subject area)
- Higher Education (HE) teaching qualification
Newcastle University’s Commitments
Newcastle University is globally recognised for its diversity, inclusion, and equality initiatives. We:
✅ Hold a Gold Athena Swan Award for gender equality advancement ✅ Achieved Bronze Race Equality Charter status ✅ Are a Disability Confident employer, guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants meeting essential criteria ✅ Are a University of Sanctuary, welcoming those fleeing persecution
As a member of Euraxess, we support researchers’ mobility within Europe.
We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad spectrum of society and seek applicants whose experiences enrich our diverse community.
This role is part of a broader mission to advance legal scholarship, diversity, and ethical practice.
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