Applications are invited for a permanent, full-time 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.
Candidates should be educated to PhD in Law or related/relevant subject area (or near completion); or relevant professional experience in legal practice.
We are seeking an outstanding candidate with experience of teaching in Higher Education or experience in legal practice, together with a strong commitment to student-centred, inclusive teaching. Educated to PhD level or equivalent, candidates will have either a developing scholarly profile or professional legal expertise and will contribute actively to the development of the School.
The successful applicant will take a leading role in teaching Equity and Trusts and Land Law, and will also contribute to optional modules in Wills and Estates and practical Property Law. We would particularly welcome interest or expertise in Intellectual Property Law, alongside the ability to contribute more broadly across our programmes. Experience as a practising property lawyer would also be welcome. While the post is primarily focused on teaching and learning, the School actively supports scholarship and research activity. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their academic profile in line with their interests.
The post is intended to commence in September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
This role will be located on campus at Bangor. 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 also be considered to carry out the roles on a part-time or job share basis to the full-time fte.
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: 9 August 2026.
Interviews will be held: w/c 31 August 2026.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr. Hayley Roberts, Head of School: (until 31 July), email: [email protected] or Dr. Andrew Baker (from 3-6 August), email: [email protected]
Committed To Equal Opportunities.
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 across undergraduate and postgraduate Law programmes, with particular responsibility for Property Law, and to contribute more broadly across the curriculum as required.
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To support an excellent student experience through effective teaching, assessment, academic advising and supervision.
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To contribute to the development, review and enhancement of modules and programmes, including the integration of employability and skills development within the curriculum.
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To engage in scholarship and, where appropriate, research activity that informs teaching and contributes to the academic community of the School.
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- To contribute to the wider activities of the School, including administration, recruitment, outreach and engagement activities.
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.
- Supervising undergraduate dissertations and postgraduate projects, and providing academic advice and support to students.
- Developing inclusive learning environments that support student success, progression and active engagement.
- Contributing to the review and ongoing development of modules and programmes, including participation in quality assurance and enhancement processes.
- Contributing to the development of the School’s portfolio, including new modules, programmes and initiatives that enhance the student experience and support recruitment.
- Contributing to co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that enrich the student experience and promote engagement with the School and wider legal community.
- Supporting the Bangor University Legal Advice Clinic (where suitably qualified).
Scholarship or research duties will include:
- Engaging in personal and/or collaborative research or scholarship activity within the School or across the University, in areas aligned with the post and/or individual expertise.
- Developing and sustaining a scholarly or research profile that informs and enhances teaching and contributes to the academic work of the School.
- Disseminating scholarly work through publications, conferences, seminars and other appropriate academic activities.
- Contributing to the internal research culture of the School, including participation in research groups, seminars and academic networks.
- Engaging with opportunities for external funding and impact activity where appropriate and in line with the role profile.
- Supervising postgraduate research students where suitably qualified.
Administrative duties will include:
- Contributing to student recruitment, conversion and induction activities for the School, including engagement with applicants and prospective students.
- Supporting the promotion and marketing of programmes through School and University outreach activities, including events and engagement activities.
- Acting as module leader, supporting the delivery, assessment, evaluation and enhancement of modules, and contributing to the administration and organisation of programmes.
- Maintaining accurate academic records and contributing to School- and programme-level governance and committee activities.
- Contributing to the organisation of School events, including conferences, seminars and wider engagement activities.
- Supporting external engagement activities, including links with schools, employers and other partners to enhance student opportunities and employability.
- Undertaking other reasonable administrative duties as required by the Head of School or Head of Subject.
Ensure continued development of personal knowledge and skills to ensure that teaching reflects current best practice.
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The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
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The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
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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.
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- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
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 of teaching/training in a professional legal context, with evidence of successful learner engagement and outcomes.
- Evidence of effective, inclusive and innovative teaching or training practice, using a range of appropriate methods and approaches.
- Experience of module development and delivery in Higher Education or equivalent structured training programmes in a professional legal context, including adapting content for different cohorts.
- Experience of supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate projects, or of supervising legal trainees in a structured environment.
Scholarship/Research
Essential
- Developing scholarly or research profile appropriate to career stage, with evidence of outputs or work in progress.
- Potential to contribute to scholarship and/or research activity within the School.
- Commitment to developing research-informed teaching.
- Engagement with relevant academic and/or professional research communities or networks.
Desirable
- Emerging plans for external funding applications and/or collaborative research or scholarship activity.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to embed employability and transferable skills within teaching and assessment.
- Ability to contribute to student recruitment, conversion and retention, including participation in outreach, engagement and applicant-facing activities.
- 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
- Ability to engage with external public organisations to develop co- and extra-curricular activities and/or work placement opportunities.
- The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.
Other:
Essential
- This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
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. 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.
Disclosure & Barring Service
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.
Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.
