Applications are invited for a 0.2 FTE fixed-term Lecturer in Law post within the North Wales School of Law.
The North Wales School of Law is a newly established School within Bangor University, bringing together Law, Criminology, Sociology and Policing. It builds on long-standing disciplinary strengths at Bangor and brings them together within a new structure focused on enhancing collaboration in teaching and research, and on driving forward growth and development across these priority areas.
Educated to PhD level in Law or related/relevant subject area (or near completion); or relevant professional experience in legal practice, the successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and committed individual with expertise in EU Law and experience of teaching in Higher Education or delivering legal training in a professional context.
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of our undergraduate EU Law module during Semester 2 of the 2026/27 academic year. The post would suit candidates seeking a fractional academic opportunity, including those with an academic background or relevant professional legal experience.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
The post is intended to commence in October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter and the post is available for a period of 6 months.
The role will be located on our Bangor campus. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work-life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Closing date for applications: 30 September 2026
Interviews will be held: w/c 19 October 2026 (provisional)
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr. Hayley Roberts, Head of School: [email protected]
Committed To Equal Opportunities
About the role
The successful applicant will take responsibility for the delivery of the undergraduate EU Law module during Semester 2 of the 2026/27 academic year. This will include planning and delivering engaging teaching, undertaking assessment and providing constructive feedback to students, and supporting an excellent student learning experience.
The role is primarily focused on teaching and learning. While the School actively supports scholarship and professional engagement, expectations will be appropriate to the nature and duration of the appointment.
The successful candidate will contribute to the effective delivery, administration and enhancement of the EU Law module, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and quality of provision during the period of maternity leave.
About the School
The North Wales School of Law is a newly established School within Bangor University, bringing together Law, Criminology, Sociology and Policing. It builds on long-standing strengths across these areas and is developing with a clear focus on growth and collaboration.
Law sits at the centre of our provision. Our teaching combines academic rigour with a practical focus, challenging students to engage critically with legal principles and apply them confidently in a range of contexts. We have excellent teaching and learning facilities, including a moot court and a multi-award-winning Law Clinic, and we are developing additional specialist teaching spaces, including a crime scene room.
The strength of our teaching and student experience is reflected in our rankings, including 17th in the Guardian University Guide 2026 and 2nd in the UK in the Unifresher 2027 rankings.
The School has an active and collaborative research community working across a range of areas including access to justice, policing and AI, language policy, and legal education. This work has international reach and makes an impact beyond academia, as shown by our success in REF 2021.
Bangor itself offers a distinctive place to live and work, set between the mountains and the sea in one of the most striking locations in the UK.
- To deliver high-quality teaching and assessment in EU Law.
- To support an excellent student experience through effective teaching, feedback, and academic support.
- To contribute to the effective delivery, administration and enhancement of the EU Law module.
Teaching duties will include:
- Planning, preparing and delivering high-quality, engaging and accessible teaching through a range of large and small group sessions, using appropriate teaching methods to support student learning and engagement.
- Undertaking assessment and providing timely, constructive feedback to students.
- Contributing to the development of inclusive learning environments that support student success, progression and active engagement.
- Contributing to module evaluation and enhancement activities.
Administrative duties will include:
- Acting as module leader for EU Law, including responsibility for module organisation, assessment processes and quality assurance requirements.
- Maintaining accurate academic records and contributing to relevant examination and quality processes.
- Undertaking other reasonable administrative duties as required by the Head of School or Head of Subject.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
- Ensure continued development of personal knowledge and skills to ensure that teaching reflects current best practice.
- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- The post holder must comply with relevant ethical, legal, and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- PhD in Law or related/relevant subject area (or near completion); or relevant professional experience in legal practice.
Desirable
- PGCertHE or equivalent training in university teaching.
Experience/Knowledge
TEACHING
Essential
- Experience of teaching in Higher Education or delivering teaching/training in a professional legal context.
- Evidence of effective, inclusive and innovative teaching or training practice.
- Experience of assessment and providing constructive feedback to learners.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently.
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Competence in using digital learning platforms and teaching technologies (e.g. virtual learning environments).
Desirable
- The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.
We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture.
The University has recently achieved a Race Equality Charter Bronze award reflecting our commitment to building an inclusive and equitable society for black, Asian and minoritised ethnic staff.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.
All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.
Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.
