Teaching Fellow

Join a distinctive and ambitious Law School

Aston Law School is a friendly, inclusive and growing Law School located in the heart of Birmingham. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, practice-informed legal education that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in an increasingly dynamic legal and professional environment.

We are committed to providing an outstanding student experience through innovative teaching, strong student support and a focus on employability, social mobility and real-world impact. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking enthusiastic and student-focused colleagues who share our passion for legal education and who will contribute to the ongoing development of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and collegiate academic community where teaching excellence is valued and where colleagues are encouraged to develop their educational expertise and professional practice.

About the role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery and enhancement of teaching across Aston Law School's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will contribute to the design, delivery and assessment of modules, support student learning and development, and help create an engaging and inclusive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds. You will contribute to curriculum enhancement, module development and quality assurance activities, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the School.

The role also involves supporting student attainment, progression and employability, making effective use of educational technologies, and engaging in scholarly and professional activities that enhance teaching quality and student outcomes.

In particular, we are looking for colleagues to contribute to the teaching activities of Aston Law School primarily in one or more of the areas below, whether independently or as part of a team:

• Criminal law
• Contract/commercial/corporate law

Please visit our website Aston University Jobs for further information and to apply online.

What we offer

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

See here for more information on

Skilled Worker visa eligibility

https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa