Organisation/Company KINGS COLLEGE LONDON Research Field Juridical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 5 Nov 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
About us
The Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s College London is one of the oldest law schools in England and recognised as one of the best law schools in the world. We are based in the East Wing of Somerset House, a Grade One listed building, on our Strand Campus, a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice and Inns of Court in the heart of legal London. Our location enables us to have excellent contacts with practitioners and policymakers, and we have a strong tradition of engagement with the legal profession.
About the role
The Dickson Poon School of Law is seeking to appoint a Lecturer Law who will contribute to the teaching, research, and other academic and professional activities at The Dickson Poon School of Law.
The successful candidate is expected to have completed a PhD (or an equivalent qualification) by the starting date. They should be keen to gain further experience in research led teaching roles with active involvement in the administration and academic life of a thriving law school.
The successful candidate’s principal teaching contribution will be in Criminal Law on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
In their research, the successful candidate will have a demonstrably high potential to produce world-leading outputs in Law and/or Legal Theory in relation to criminal law or justice, and/or in Criminology, and a demonstrably high potential to attract research funding. The successful candidate will be impact-focused and able contribute, if applicable, to the research priorities of the research centres in the School of Law.
The successful candidates will be welcomed as an integral part of our faculty. It is an exciting time to join us as we implement our new vision and strategic direction. This role will contribute to how we shape the future of our vibrant and internationally renowned Law School.
This is a full time (35 hours per week) post and you will be offered on an indefinite contract.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
* PhD, DPhil or JSD or equivalent experience in Law.
* Track record of excellent teaching in Criminal Law.
* A commitment to teaching in the area of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Competence with electronic learning platforms and other IT skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a team, work collaboratively and collegiately as well as on one’s own initiative.
* Demonstrable ability to publish high-quality research in Law and/or Legal Theory and/or Criminology, with a potential to generate impact.
* The potential to attract major funding for research in the future.
* Experience of successfully undertaking academic administrative roles.
* Teaching award e.g., Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE)
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
Further Information
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.
We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit ’ pages.
Interviews are due to be held on campus in the week commencing 5 January 2026.
Grade and Salary:£53,947 – £63,350 per annum including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID:127085
Close Date:05-Nov-2025
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