Senior Lecturer in Law (Criminal Law)

Overview

Senior Lecturer in Law role at LJMU, focused on delivering undergraduate and SQE programmes while contributing to the Legal Advice Centre. You will use your Criminal Law expertise to teach criminal law, litigation and advocacy, and the law of evidence, shaping a practical, accessible curriculum. You will lead curriculum development and ensure high-quality delivery across modules. This role offers a collaborative, research‑informed environment with opportunities to influence student learning and broader justice outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Car and travel loan schemes

Responsibilities

• Teach across undergraduate and SQE programmes
• Contribute to the Legal Advice Centre activities
• Lead curriculum development and module delivery
• Deliver teaching programmes efficiently across the School
• Develop and incorporate the key legal skills (client interviewing, case analysis, legal research, writing, drafting, advocacy) into teaching

Key requirements

• Professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister (Criminal Law) in England and Wales
• Expertise in Criminal Law
• Ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Experience in curriculum development and delivering teaching programmes

• Strong communication and teaching skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Initiative and adaptability
• Criminal Law
• Criminal litigation and advocacy
• Law of evidence

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