Associate Tutor in Law

Are you passionate about the structures and workings of the European Union? Or the basic practices of criminal law? If so Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking an Associate Tutor to teach within Birkbeck's Law School this year. 

As Associate Tutor you would teach across seven foundational law subjects, with a particular focus on:

• Law of the European Union
• Teaching Tuesday and Thursday, or Wednesday and Friday, 6-7.30pm in person and online

• Criminal Law
• Teaching Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7.30pm in person

As Associate Tutor within Birkbeck's Law School, you will gain valuable experience in leading seminars, facilitating discussion amongst students, dealing with their queries on the materials during the sessions, and supporting learning through marking feedback.

To be successful, you will have the relevant specialist legal knowledge to teach on the above law modules and you will be qualified with an LLM (or related postgraduate degree) with either an LLB (or similar qualification that covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge,) or, equivalent professional experience.

You will also have demonstrable expertise and experience in the field related to the subject of the seminars, and excellent communication skills. 

Please refer to the person specification for further selection criteria. You will normally have upgraded to PhD registration at Birkbeck and teaching experience is desirable but not essential.

This is your chance to be part of a bold and ambitious School, situated in the heart of London's historic Bloomsbury area. Apply now and take the next step in your academic career at Birkbeck, University of London.

Remuneration

Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £59.91 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 6 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 contract 28 April - 31 August 2025. Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 30 March 2025. Interview date: Tuesday 8 April 2025. 

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply or contact Professor Michelle Everson, Birkbeck Law School, at m.everson@bbk.ac.uk.  

If you have technical issues or difficulties 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. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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