Associate Lecturer - CILEX

Birkbeck, University of London, has an opportunity for an Associate Lecturer to join the teaching team and support the Law School this coming academic year 2026.

Salary range: £69.68 per hour

Contract type:
Fixed term

Mode:
Part time

Grade: 7

Business Unit:
Birkbeck Law School

Closing date for applicants: 28-Jun-2026

: 2409

• Candidate Information Pack 26.pdf (PDF, 249.67kb)
• JD and Person Specification Associate Lecturer  (PDF, 289.53kb)

• Legal Procedure (Dispute Resolution, Conveyancing and Criminal) – Wednesdays, 6‑7:30 pm, in‑person starting w/c 11 January 2027
• Legal Procedure (Dispute Resolution, Conveyancing and Criminal) – Wednesdays, 6‑7:30 pm, in‑person starting w/c 26 April 2027
• Professional Legal Conduct, Technology and Accounts – Thursdays, 6‑7:30 pm, in‑person starting w/c 26 April 2027

As Associate Lecturer you will be responsible for delivering and developing the modules contents during the Autumn Term from 5 October – 18 December 2026 (including pre‑recorded content, readings, seminar activities, assessment, etc.).

The content of both modules maps on CILEX standards for training providers.

• Qualification at Master’s level (or above)
• LLB, LLM QLD or Law Conversion Course (has studied the 7 foundations of legal knowledge)
• Teaching Experience in HE
• Legal practice experience and/or experience delivering legal practice modules

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College, starting rate £69.68 per hour inclusive of pro‑rata London Allowance and holiday pay, for contact hours worked. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier’ at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Fixed‑term, part‑time contract teaching.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Ed Brandt at

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and backgrounds. The College is committed to improving the gender and ethnic diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.