Assistant Professor in Law

About The Role

The successful applicant will work with colleagues and students within the Sussex Law School and School of Law, Politics and Sociology. They will teach on and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules offered on our LLB, and potentially MA and LLM courses, and contribute to the student experience and support of students.

The successful applicant will be on the Education and Scholarship pathway. It is envisaged that the post holders will spend approximately 60% of their time on teaching, 20% on scholarship and 20% on administration and citizenship work. Lecturer A (Grade 7.4) is an early career position. Mentoring is provided, and the postholder will benefit from a probationary reduction in teaching hours as well as remission to secure foundational HE teaching qualification if this is not already held.

You will hold at least an undergraduate degree in Law, and you will have experience of delivering high-quality teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. In your application, please outline the areas of law you have experience teaching, as well as any additional areas you would be willing to teach.

You will have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, colleagues, and external audiences. You will also demonstrate a willingness to make a proactive contribution to the Department and/or School, including participation in activities beyond core teaching duties.

You should be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with the ability to manage your time effectively, prioritise competing demands, and meet deadlines.

It would also be desirable for you to hold a doctorate in Law and to have completed at least the first stage of a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, an Associate Fellowship of the HEA, or an equivalent qualification. An ability to contribute to postgraduate teaching would also be welcomed.

Sussex Law School is a well-established and successful research‑led department. We have a collegial, interdisciplinary and vibrant research environment and we take pride in pushing the boundaries of the discipline. Our colleagues teach and research in a broad range of areas, but we have particular strengths and international recognition in environmental law, trade law, human rights, social justice, crime and criminology, and law and technology.

The Sussex Law School is home to 65 members of staff who teach 1,500 undergraduate and over 250 graduate students. We have a lively PGR community with a strong mix of home and international students. In , over 78% of our publications were ranked 3
* or 4*, whilst in the most recent NSS (2024) the School was ranked in the top quartile for student support. We are committed to having a positive and encouraging environment for students and staff alike.

The University encourages staff to use its cycle‑to‑work scheme and offers a range of well‑being initiatives and support programmes as part of its benefits package.

Visa Sponsorship Queries:
This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time and appointed at Grade 7.5. In order to meet the salary requirements, candidates would need to be eligible to use tradeable points option C or

E. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.