At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Faculty

Employability is core to our curriculum through our unique focus on live projects and cases. Our Law Clinic provides an extended service across the city and forms a core part of our undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum and provides students with an invaluable insight into the legal profession. In line with this, the department’s MLaw degree is designed specifically for those students who wish to qualify as solicitors by embedding both SQE preparatory courses and the opportunity to gain Qualifying Work Experience throughout their studies. In addition, our extra-curricular activities include Mooting. Mock Trials and our Career Booster programme enable aspiring solicitors and barristers to develop their skills and networks within the legal profession. We are also proud to have a broad range of partners who provide real-world experience through placement opportunities, enabling our students to excel in a competitive environment and to make a positive impact in the modern workplace. 

What you will be doing:

The Department of Law is now seeking to appoint two lecturers to join our enthusiastic team of academics to support these initiatives as well as contribute to wider teaching, learning and research within the department.

• Willingness and ability to teach traditional core law modules such as Contract, Tort, and EU law as well as be able to contribute to the department’s postgraduate law offerings such as International Law and/or e-Commerce.
• We are especially interested in candidates who would be able contribute to the development of extra-curricular activities including Mooting and Mock Trials. 
• This role is aligned with the University Strategy that promotes the development of international academic partnerships, developing and expanding commercial links to support our mission, vision and values. Therefore, the ability to persuade, influence, motivate and establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders is essential.

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities
• Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Further information about the Department of Law is available at: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/faculties/management-sciences-engineering/law-social-sciences/ 

For informal enquiries about the above positions, please contact Dr Fiona Cosson, Head of the School of Law & Social Sciences at f.s.cosson@bradford.ac.uk, or Dr Charles Wild, Head of the Law Department at c.wild@bradford.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 09 Jul 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £40,497 to £45,413 per annum
1.0 FTE x 2 roles

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025-2035, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Faculty

The Department of Optometry is two years into a new innovative four-year undergraduate Masters in Optometry to replace the current three-year Batchelors in Optometry course. 

 The ideal candidate will have clinical as well as academic expertise and a track record of research in optometry and related topics although candidates with a more clinical and/or teaching focus will also be considered. 

What you will be doing:

The postholder will:

• Undertake research informed teaching and teaching related activities, to be agreed with the Head of Department. 
• Plan, deliver and assess innovative, engaging and challenging teaching activities which provide a distinctive and exceptional student experience.
• Ensure teaching is research-led with subject content underpinned by relevant specialist research.

Qualifications/ experience:

• PhD (or equivalent) in optometry, or a relevant subject area OR an Honours degree (or equivalent) in optometry or a related degree, coupled with registration with the General Optical Council.
• Candidates for the Associate Professor role will be expected to possess a PhD (or equivalent) in optometry, or a relevant subject area.
• Registration with the General Optical Council is preferred but not mandatory.
• Advance HE fellow or a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice, or a commitment to obtaining this following appointment. 

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Niall McLoughlin ( n.mcloughlin@bradford.ac.uk) Tel: 01274 232106, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £48,149 to £55,755 per annum

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. 

Faculty

The Department of Optometry is two years into a new innovative four-year undergraduate Masters in Optometry to replace the current three-year Batchelors in Optometry course. 

The ideal candidate will have clinical as well as academic expertise and a track record of research in optometry and related topics although candidates with a more clinical and/or teaching focus will also be considered. 

What you will be doing:

The postholder will:

• Undertake research informed teaching and teaching related activities, to be agreed with the Head of Department. 
• Plan, deliver and assess innovative, engaging and challenging teaching activities which provide a distinctive and exceptional student experience.
• Ensure teaching is research-led with subject content underpinned by relevant specialist research.
• Contribute to academic research and/or administration.
• Provide leadership for the development of distinct and innovative programmes of study 

• Generate or contribute to the generation of grant and contract income to support the University’s research and impact bidding for internal and/or external research funds.

• Contribute to strategic and operational planning within the Faculty and wider University level 

Qualifications/ experience:

• PhD (or equivalent) in optometry, or a relevant subject area OR an Honours degree (or equivalent) in optometry or a related degree, coupled with registration with the General Optical Council.
• Candidates for the Associate Professor role will be expected to possess a PhD (or equivalent) in optometry, or a relevant subject area.
• Registration with the General Optical Council is preferred but not mandatory.
• Advance HE fellow or a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice, or a commitment to obtaining this following appointment. 

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities 
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Niall McLoughlin( n.mcloughlin@bradford.ac.uk) Tel: 01274 232106, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £59,139 to £66,537 per annum

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University of Bradford Strategic plan sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Faculty

Paramedic Science sits within the School of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery & Social Work in the Faculty of Health and Social Care. This vibrant and dynamic school has a focus on excellent education and research informed practice. The paramedic science programme currently consists of an undergraduate Degree with a year in practice, making it unique. We work in close collaboration with partners in the NHS, private and voluntary sector to provide students with excellent practice based learning experience.   

What you will be doing:

• Leading key areas of the programme, which may include being the programme lead
• Designing and implementing new curriculum from time to time  
• Leading teaching and practical sessions
• Designing and delivering high quality teaching sessions

Qualifications/ experience:

A registered Paramedic with a minimum level 6 qualification

• Experience working in leadership roles within higher education programmes
• Advance HE Fellowship  

Do not meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description or advert, we encourage you to arrange an informal conversation with the hiring manager. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford 

Within the Faculty of Heath and Social Care, there is low representation of BAME women and therefore we welcome applications from individuals who represent these categories.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension scheme -  USS
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email Matt Perry (mjperry@bradford.ac.uk) we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £48,149 to £55,755 per annum