"Lecturer in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice (LAW085A)"

University of Aberdeen - School of Law

• Location: Aberdeen
• Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum (Grade 7)
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract Type: Permanent

• Placed On: 17th February 2026
• Closes: 10th March 2026
• Job Ref: LAW085A

Type of contract: Substantive

The University of Aberdeen’s School of Law is an ambitious School with a long history of high quality and innovative teaching and research. Consistently ranked in the Top 20 UK Law Schools (rated 12 in the Times and 13 in the Guardian University Guide 2026). We are committed to equality and diversity and hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We have a supportive research culture which will encourage and enable the successful candidate to pursue their research ambitions.

To support the delivery of our core programmes, we wish to appoint Lecturers in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice. Our Criminal Law and Criminal Justice teaching portfolio includes substantive criminal law of Scotland and of England and Wales, criminal evidence, and criminology. The successful candidates will be appointed to a Teaching and Research or Teaching and Scholarship contract.

Our learning environment is one of support and personal development leading to well-rounded and highly employable graduates. The School of Law offers a range of LLB degrees, including 5-year programmes involving language study and a year’s study abroad, and a two-year accelerated degree for graduates. Various postgraduate programmes are offered including the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and a range of taught Masters’ degrees (some of which are offered by online distance learning, as well as on campus) and research degrees.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £47,389 - £56,535 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Justin Borg-Barthet, Head of School of Law, e-mail: jborgbarthet@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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Job Reference Number: LAW085A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 10th March 2026

*The School of Law embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.*