Associate Lecturer Uk Visa Sponsorship
Job Description
Associate Lecturer in Private Law
Department: School of Law
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term (2 years)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £42,762.57 – £49,926.57 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance)
Closing Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Interview Week: Starting 21 July 2025
Visa Sponsorship: Available (Skilled Worker Route)
About SOAS
SOAS University of London is Europe’s leading institution for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. With a renewed strategic vision, SOAS is reimagining higher education through global engagement, innovative research, and inclusive teaching. Our mission responds to the complex, transnational challenges of our time and encourages partnerships beyond borders.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated academic to join us as an Associate Lecturer in Private Law. This is a development-focused role for early-career academics with strong potential in both teaching and research. Over the two-year appointment, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your teaching profile, develop your research interests, and contribute meaningfully to our legal curriculum.
You will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate modules—particularly in the area of Private Law. Module assignments may include:
- Commercial Law in a Global Context
- Consumer Law
- Law of Commercial Arbitration
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Global Commodities Law
- Company Law I & II
Your exact teaching responsibilities will be based on experience and department needs.
About the School of Law
SOAS School of Law is globally recognised for its research-led teaching and unique focus on legal systems and challenges in the developing world. Ranked 1st in the UK for Research Outputs and 6th overall in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), we bring together leading scholars across:
- Comparative law (China, Africa, South/Southeast Asia, Middle East)
- International and transnational law
- Human rights and environmental law
- Socio-legal studies and global trade law
Our vibrant academic community includes legal researchers, practitioners, and students actively shaping policy and justice frameworks worldwide.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants with:
- Teaching experience in private or commercial law
- A developing research profile aligned with SOAS’s interdisciplinary and international ethos
- A commitment to inclusive, critical legal education
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification on the SOAS website for full eligibility criteria.
What We Offer
At SOAS, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment. Benefits include:
- Generous leave: 44 days (30 annual leave + bank holidays + 6 closure days)
- Flexible working options
- Occupational pension scheme
- Learning and development support for your academic and professional growth
- Wellbeing initiatives: Cycle-to-work scheme, eye tests, season ticket loans
- Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, partner and shared leave)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounted gym membership
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form and upload:
- Your CV
- A list of publications (if applicable)
- A supporting statement detailing your suitability for the role
Responsible Use of AI
While we recognise the value of AI tools, we encourage applicants to prioritise originality and personal insight in their applications. Please ensure all submitted information accurately reflects your own knowledge, experience, and skills.
Visa Sponsorship & Right to Work
This role meets the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under UK immigration law. You must be able to demonstrate your right to work in the UK for the full duration of employment.
GOV.UK – Skilled Worker Visa
Inclusive Recruitment at SOAS
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are:
- First-generation university students
- From working-class backgrounds
- From Black, Asian or other minority ethnic groups
- Living with a disability
- LGBTQIA+ individuals
All hiring decisions are made on merit following a fair and competitive process.
Join us in shaping a globally informed, critically engaged legal education at one of the UK’s most distinctive universities.
