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 from October 2026 to August 2027.

We are seeking an Associate Lecturer for the following modules:

1.) Legal Procedure (Dispute Resolution, Conveyancing and Criminal)

• Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm, in-person starting w/c 11 January 2027
• Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm, in-person starting w/c 26 April 2027

2.) Professional Legal Conduct, Technology and Accounts

• Thursdays, 6-7:30pm, 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 map on CILEX standards for training providers.

Further to the person specification, additional essential requirements for this role are:

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

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria. If you have knowledge in this area, and want to contribute to an impactful educational experience - apply today.

Remuneration:

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.

Contract: 

Fixed-term, part-time contract teaching. Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 28 June, interview date: Monday 13 July 2026.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Ed Brandt at e.brandt@bbk.ac.uk

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and backgrounds www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs. 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.