Job description
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Full time, open ended
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We have recently established Loughborough Law in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and wish to recruit high calibre individuals to be part of this exciting new venture. Up to two full-time open-ended posts are available at Senior Lecturer level, to commence in September 2026. The posts will be based on the Loughborough campus in the East Midlands, though may also involve teaching at the Loughborough London campus. The department has particular needs for specialists bringing critical perspectives to sports law, intellectual property law, law of evidence and legal methods and skills (especially mooting).
About the University
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.
At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
About the Department
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities are a diverse and inclusive School delivering excellence in learning and teaching, research, and enterprise across the Social Sciences and Humanities. Inter-disciplinarity and international encounters are fostered across six departments: Communication and Media; Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy; English; Geography and Environment; International Relations, Politics and History and Law.
Loughborough Law aims to be a high profile, high performing department within the University, the higher education sector and internationally, undertaking outstanding research; offering a transformative legal education and student experience, equipping students for diverse career destinations; and supporting staff to thrive in their careers. It is committed to critical and socio-legal education; the promotion of social justice; being a cohesive, supportive community for both staff and students; diversity and inclusion; research intensivity; making interdisciplinary connections in research and teaching; and working collaboratively to make change in the world.
About You
1. You are an established critical, interdisciplinary, socio-legal scholar
2. You have significant experience of curriculum development and research-led teaching
3. You are keen to contribute collegially to the growth of Loughborough Law
Why should you Apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. Staff from under-represented groups in higher education and the law discipline, including those from racialised minorities, who have a physical or invisible disability, or are neurodivergent, are particularly encouraged to apply.
If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.