Application Deadline: 20 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)Country: United KingdomType of Contract: PermanentJob Status: Full-timeIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: NoOffer Description
Salary: £39,906 - £67,468 per annum (Grade 7/8 or 9, depending on experience)
School of Law Humanities and Social Sciences
Ref: B1353
The University of Plymouth is seeking a Lecturer or Associate Professor in Law with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, LawTech, digital regulation, or related fields. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, curriculum development, and innovation across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, helping to advance technology-enabled legal education.
Applicants should have a professional legal qualification or PhD in Law (or equivalent experience), alongside significant professional experience in areas such as AI and law, legal technology, legal automation, cyberlaw, digital regulation, or data governance. Experience engaging with external partners, including law firms, LawTech companies, regulators, and professional bodies, is desirable.
Based on campus in Plymouth (homeworking is not available for this role), the position offers the opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research and support students in developing skills for a rapidly evolving legal sector.
Benefits include:
- 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days
- Generous pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Enhanced family leave
- Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff development opportunities
- Retail discounts and on-site nursery
For informal enquiries, contact Giulio Calcara (giulio.calcara@plymouth.ac.uk) or Jason Lowther (jason.lowther@plymouth.ac.uk). Applications should clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria are met and indicate the level being applied for (Lecturer or Associate Professor).
Closing date: 12 midnight, Sunday 20 September 2026
For further details and how to apply, please click the apply button.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: University of Plymouth
- Country: United Kingdom
- City: Plymouth
