Stipendiary Lecturer In law

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St. John’s College invites applications for a 2.5 hour fixed-term College Lectureship in law. The appointment is for the period 11th January 2027-30th September 2027. This is a temporary, fixed-term position and will therefore not be extended or renewed. Please Note that successful candidates will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) as normal duties involve regular non-supervised contact with persons under the age of 18.

Main duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required:

(i) to provide up to an average of 2.5 hours of teaching (tutorials and classes) during
each week of full term, as directed by the Senior Tutor, in Contract Law and Tort Law. Please note that this amount is averaged across the three terms and is likely to require a teaching load of c1.5 hours in Hilary Term, 4.5 hours in Trinity, and 1 hour in Michaelmas Term.

(ii) to provide teaching in Contract and/or Tort to Diploma of Legal Studies students if required.

(iii) to share pastoral duties and participate in the organisation of teaching in law in the College as required.

Selection criteria

The appointee will be able to demonstrate:

(i) an ability to provide a high standard of teaching to very able and challenging undergraduates;

(ii) good communication skills and evidence of the sensitivity required to deal effectively with pastoral duties;

(iii) willingness to take part in Open Days, schools visits and other access and outreach activities;

(iv) An excellent academic track record in the subject, commensurate with career stage.

Preference will be given to candidates who have, or expect to have completed by the inception of the post, a higher degree in Law or a doctorate in Law but current doctoral candidates will also be considered.

If a single candidate cannot cover all the required teaching, consideration will be given to appointing separate candidates in alternative arrangements which may include one or more non-stipendiary lectureships. In the event that separate candidates are appointed, the advertised remuneration and benefits will be adjusted accordingly

Further information and how to apply please see here.

Closing date for Application is the 27th November 2026 12 noon.