30 April 2017 

Interview date: 07 June 2017 

The University of Portsmouth is ranked among the top 2% of universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University rankings.  The School of Law is an ambitious and fast-growing School. It currently comprises 32 members of staff (FTE).  Many members of staff are professionally qualified and the School has strong links with the legal profession and with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.

The School of Law is an established provider of undergraduate and postgraduate law degrees and has a growing reputation for the breadth of its clinical legal education.  We have a thriving and supportive research culture that will encourage the successful candidate to pursue their research ambitions. 

We have a positions at either Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level and applications are invited from candidates with expertise in one of the following foundation subjects: 

·         public law (including constitutional law and administrative law)

·         land law

·         law of equity and trusts

The ability to teach on the CILEx Civil Litigation practice unit would also be desirable.

The School would welcome applications from those who have a track record in research or demonstrable research potential, including those with substantial and recent professional experience.  You will be expected to make a contribution to the School of Law’s research profile and knowledge exchange activities, including the growing employability agenda.  You will have drive and an innovative approach to research, learning and teaching.  Support to develop teaching skills is available for less experienced staff.

Please note the fixed term position is also available as a Teaching Fellow/ Senior Teaching Fellow ZZ003891.

The Fixed term post is available as a Teaching Fellow, Senior Teaching Fellow, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, only one appointment will be made. Please note each post has a different person specification/job description. 

If you are interested in these vacancies please visit for full details and to apply online.

Informal enquiries may be made to Caroline Strevens, Head of School of Law