Teaching Fellow in Media Law

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum

Edinburgh Law School

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

Help us redefine what’s possible. Be part of something bigger. 

The University of Edinburgh isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.

We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.

The Opportunity:

As a Teaching Fellow in Media Law you will develop and deliver high quality teaching in the area of media law, as well as broader legal aspects of innovation and technology, and contribute to the wider life of the School through citizenship activities. As part of the Intellectual Property, Media, and Technology Law Subject Area, and the internationally recognised SCRIPT Centre, you will work closely with colleagues at the forefront of cutting‑edge developments in technology and digital regulation, to deliver future‑facing teaching in the field, and will contribute to the wider life of the School through leadership and support activities. 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week).

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How to apply

In addition to a CV, please submit a cover letter and contact details for 3 referees along with your application. Applicants who do not wish for anyone to be contacted until after an offer has been made, should indicate this alongside the details of their referees.

Please use your cover letter to focus upon previous teaching experience relating to the named area, plus any other specialisms that you may feel you wish to demonstrate suitable strengths within.

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: 

• Professional development and subject matter expertise 
• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities
• Excellent benefits and support

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 

• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

We particularly welcome applications from eligible candidates from under-represented groups, including racially minoritised individuals and all gender identities.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant. 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 9 June 2026.

Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.

Interviews will be held in the second half of June 2026.