Lecturer in Law T&S; Maternity Cover); FTE

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The North Wales School of Law

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6 months

Head of School

30-09-2026

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,  However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning

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:

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.

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 .

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.

• 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…