Assistant Professor in Law Education and Scholarship(UK Visa Sponsorship available)

Job Description

About the Role

Sussex Law School, part of the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, is seeking an enthusiastic early-career academic to join our team. This balanced role (60% teaching, 20% scholarship, 20% administration/citizenship) involves teaching and assessing undergraduate (LLB) and, where appropriate, postgraduate (MA/LLM) students.

You will contribute to high-quality, inclusive teaching while developing your scholarship in law or legal education. The post follows the Education and Scholarship pathway, with mentoring and research support available. New lecturers benefit from a reduced teaching load during probation and time to complete a recognized HE teaching qualification if not already held.

About You

PhD in Law (or near completion).

Passion for high-quality teaching and student support.

Ability to inspire and engage students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Commitment to inclusive teaching and innovation in pedagogy.

Willingness to develop scholarship in legal education or a sub-discipline.

About Sussex Law School

Part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, with 65 staff and around 1,750 students.

Recognized strengths in environmental law, trade law, human rights, social justice, criminology, and law & technology.

Strong international reputation, with 78% of publications rated 3* or 4* in REF 2021.

Supportive, collegial, and research-led environment with a vibrant postgraduate community.

Ranked in the top quartile for student support in NSS 2024.

Why Work at Sussex?

Beautiful 150-acre campus on the edge of the South Downs.

Excellent transport links (Falmer station 5 minutes away, strong bus and cycle routes).

Cycle-to-work scheme and green campus facilities.

A diverse, inclusive, and internationally recognized university community.

Additional Information

Visa Sponsorship: Eligible SOC code. Skilled Worker sponsorship available (Grade 7.5 full-time appointments, subject to salary tradeable points).

Work must be undertaken in the UK.