The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.
We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.
Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.
The role
Surrey Law School is committed to delivering innovative, engaging teaching and to undertaking original, outstanding scholarship. Surrey Law School was ranked 6th in the UK in REF 2021 for overall quality of research publications and 68th for Law in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The school comprises three main research clusters: The Surrey Centre for Law and Philosophy, the Surrey Centre for International and Environmental Law, and the Law and Technology Hub. Our ethos is a warm and collegial one that encourages reflection and engagement with research and pedagogy. Staff are given generous time to develop their interest in both aspects of academic life.
We seek to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to a teaching and research position in any area of Law with a preference for research connected to some aspect of AI. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver teaching in core undergraduate modules and support will be given to develop the required pedagogical expertise. There is an expectation that the appointee will demonstrate exceptional research performance.
For an informal discussion about the position, please email Associate Professor Ira Lindsay, Head of Law, at i.lindsay@surrey.ac.uk.
Surrey Law School is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all in pursuit of Surrey’s vision of being a leading global University. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. In accordance with University policy, appointments are always made on merit.
Please note that this role will be offered at either Lecturer B or Senior Lecturer level depending on your experience (see job profiles below for further details). The salary range for a Lecturer B starts at £48,337 and Senior Lecturer starts at £59,390.
How to apply
Please apply with a CV, cover letter and a writing sample of approximately the length of a journal article or PhD thesis chapter.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 14 January 2027.
For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
