Join The University of Law Business School

Bring your business expertise into the classroom and inspire the next generation of Business Professionals.

An Introduction from our Associate Pro Vice Chancellor

Welcome to The University of Law Business School. We are proud to be a community of talented, ambitious, and supportive colleagues who are passionate about delivering an exceptional experience for our students across disciplines including Management, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Healthcare, Business Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence.

As we continue to grow, we are always excited to meet individuals who bring fresh ideas, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, develop your career, and be part of a collaborative and innovative environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We look forward to discovering how you could contribute to our future success.

Dr Dessy Ohanians, PhD, SFHEA

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Hear from our Business School Colleagues

One of the most positive aspect of working here this the staff bonding and support, everyone is helpful and supportive. ULaw is positive place to work!

Shabnam Sheikh-Waseem

Programme and Student Lead, Birmingham
From the moment you join, you feel like a valued part of the team. Colleagues go out of their way to help, collaborate, and celebrate each other’s successes,

Karina Gorkovenko

Lecturer, Manchester
Our students are ambitious, respectful, and highly engaged, creating a rewarding teaching environment where academics feel genuinely valued and appreciated for their efforts and commitment towards student success.

Tajbir Ahmed

Programme and Student Lead, Birmingham

Get To Know Our Team

Stuart - Senior Lecturer

Business Strategy, Operational Business Development and Marketing

Hin - Senior Lecturer

Josh - PSL

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Locations

Each with their own identities, our campuses provide comfortable and diverse surroundings for an optimal teaching experience. Our Business School is based from our Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and London Moorgate campuses.

We have purpose-built, state of the art, seminar rooms and lecture theatres to give our Lecturers an opportunity to teach in a range of learning environments.

At all our UK locations we offer private areas for our colleagues to have a break, catch up with each other or grab refreshments

The locations of our campuses | University of Law

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Business Lecturer role involve?

As a Law Lecturer, you’ll deliver engaging, practice-informed teaching, support students throughout their studies, and contribute to curriculum development. You’ll combine your business expertise with teaching methods that prepare students for real-world business careers.
Do I need teaching experience to apply?

Many of our lecturers join us directly from industry. What matters most is your subject matter expertise, communication skills, and enthusiasm for developing others. We provide support to help you transition into teaching.
What is it like to work at The University of Law?

We’re a collaborative and supportive academic community with a strong focus on student outcomes and professional relevance. Our teams combine academic excellence with real-world legal experience.
Are there opportunities for career progression?

Yes, there are clear pathways within academia, including progression into senior academic, leadership, and specialist roles.
What areas of business are you recruiting for?

We’re interested in a range of business specialisms, including Data, Cyber Security, Business Analytics, Quantitative, Project Management, HRM, Management & General Business
What are the working hours?

To support our innovative and student-centred approach to teaching delivery, the role is based on a 35-hour working week but operates on a 5-over-7-day working pattern. This approach offers flexibility in how hours are worked and will include evenings and/or weekends during teaching weeks. Your working pattern will be discussed and agreed collaboratively each term, subject to operational requirements. This will include designated weekday time off when evening and or weekend working is required to promote wellbeing and work-life balance.
How we support your development and career growth.

ULaw are committed to supporting your professional growth to become an outstanding lecturer. If you join us without currently holding a PGCHE or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), you will be enrolled onto our Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education programme upon successful completion of your probation. We will provide full support to help you achieve both the PGCHE qualification and FHEA status.
What qualifications do lecturers require?
Lecturer roles
You’ll need:
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
- Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA), or a willingness to achieve this
- A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE)
If you don’t yet hold a teaching qualification or HEA fellowship, we’ll support you to achieve this through a fully funded programme usually within 12 months of passing probation. Successful completion is an essential part of the role.
Senior Lecturer roles
You’ll need:
- A postgraduate qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
- Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA)
- PGCHE or equivalent
You’ll also bring strong experience in delivering high-quality teaching, supporting students, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to assessment and team leadership.
What salary can I expect?

Lecturer roles offer a salary of £40,500 - £42,500. Senior Lecturer roles offer a salary of £49,000 -£54,000 (In addition, our London based roles attract a location weighting allowance of £4,300).
Which courses might I be teaching on?

You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality teaching across The University of Law Business School’s diverse course portfolio. We have opportunities to teach across undergraduate qualifications (such as Bachelors of Science courses) and postgraduate qualifications (such as Master of Business Administration and Master of Science).
You will be committed to delivering an exceptional student experience, ensuring teaching is engaging, industry-relevant, and delivered to the highest academic standards.
What sets ULaw apart?

What sets ULaw apart is our focus on teaching excellence and student outcomes. Our programmes are designed with a structured, practice-led curriculum, meaning lecturers are supported with high-quality teaching materials and assessment frameworks already in place. This allows you to focus on what matters most, delivering engaging teaching and supporting students to succeed.
You’ll teach in small group settings, enabling meaningful interaction, personalised support, and the opportunity to see the real impact of your teaching on students’ development.

Benefits & Wellbeing

To recognise the valuable contribution of our Lecturers, the University offers a comprehensive range of benefits and wellbeing support, designed to reflect diverse priorities, lifestyles, and individual needs. Lecturers benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, in addition to Bank Holidays.

We place a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing, providing all colleagues with 24/7 access to online GP appointments, as well as the option to enrol in our Private Medical Insurance scheme. We also support colleagues in making a positive impact beyond the University, offering two paid volunteering days each year to contribute to local communities.

Further details on the full range of benefits available to Lecturers at ULaw can be found in our Benefits & Wellbeing brochure

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What also sets ULaw apart is the student culture — students are engaged, motivated, and respectful, which creates a positive atmosphere for both staff and learners.

Karina Gorkovenko

Lecturer
Professional development at ULaw is both encouraged and well-supported. Staff are given opportunities to pursue recognised academic qualifications, alongside access to subject-specific training, research and scholarship activities, and continuous professional learning.

Nauman Ali

Senior Lecturer
I genuinely think the team is what makes us stand out, I know I can rely on all of my colleagues and vice-versa to get work done, receive support, or to have someone to grab a cup of coffee with between classes

Kristyna Frankova

Programme and Student Lead