Job Description

Online Module Lecturer - Law

Reference number: JR258355

Location: Remote

Contract Type: Freelance

Salary: Competitive

We are seeking independent freelance contractors with expertise in International Business Law and experience in Higher Education to deliver postgraduate online modules for students studying with the University of Liverpool Online. Successful candidates will also receive Honorary Recognised Teacher (Online) status from the University.

In this role, you will support and guide students in a fully online learning environment, helping to deliver an engaging and high-quality academic experience.

There may also be opportunities to contribute to:

• Dissertation supervision
• Module content development

Find out more about our programmes: Online Courses & Programmes | University of Liverpool

Subject Areas:

We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Corporate Governance
• Conflict of Laws in Business and Commerce
• Intellectual Property Law
• Aspects of Banking
• International Financial Crime

What we do

At Kaplan Higher Education UK, we are experts in online Higher Education (HE). Working closely with our partner universities, our vision is to become a world leader in online learning, making higher education accessible to anyone with the potential and drive to succeed.

We develop, deliver, support and market, sector-leading online higher education programmes to a global student audience. Our innovative and unique online pedagogy utilises the latest digital learning technologies to provide teaching excellence and a world-class student experience.

We work in collaboration with our university partners to develop engaging, interactive learning materials using the latest digital learning technologies. This approach blends our unique online pedagogy with the research-led subject expertise of our partners.

Role Responsibilities:

Essential Criteria

• PhD in a relevant subject
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• HE teaching qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship (FHEA/SFHEA/PFHEA) and/or PGCE (or equivalent) with substantial teaching in higher education
• Ability to teach across a range of International Business Law modules

For postgraduate dissertation supervision:

• Dissertation supervision experience, including ethics processes
• PhD

Experience

• Teaching in Higher Education (e.g. seminars/tutorials)
• Online teaching using platforms such as Zoom or Teams
• Use of virtual learning environments (VLEs)
• Assessment marking and moderation in HE
• Providing constructive, relevant feedback to support student learning
• Assessing ethical approval applications (for postgraduate dissertation supervision only)
• Developing HE content and assessment materials that enhance learning and employability (for content development only)

Skills

• Ability to deliver engaging online teaching
• Effective communication and explanation skills
• Ability to support and motivate students
• Ability to provide clear, constructive, and tailored feedback
• Confidence in managing online delivery challenges
• Ability to encourage student participation and interaction

Desirable Criteria

A record of research, scholarly activity, or industry experience

Eligibility and Requirements:

• Applicants must be UK residents (typically residing in the UK for at least 183 days per tax year)
• We cannot accept applications from candidates on a student visa
• You must have:
• A reliable internet connection
• A personal laptop/PC (compatible with MS Edge)
• A smartphone/device for system authentication

Application Process

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and provide answers to the application questions by 11pm on 21 September 2026.

Both a CV and answers to the questions are required for us to consider your application. A cover letter is not needed and would not be considered if submitted.

Within your CV, please include details of the following:

• Academic qualifications
• Teaching qualifications / Advance HE status
• Higher Education teaching experience
• Research, scholarly, or industry experience

There are two stages to the recruitment process:

• An application stage to assess qualifications and experience
• An interview to discuss skills and experience in learning and teaching activities, within both online and synchronous contexts, and to learn more about the expectations of the role. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 12 October 2026.

Onboarding Information

Successful candidates will complete a two-week information and training module starting: W/C 26th October 2026

This can be completed flexibly within the two weeks and must be successfully completed before starting any teaching or related activity.

Please note following an unsuccessful application, you are unable to re-apply for this role within a 12-month period

Application Support

If you require support completing your application please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.

Please note following an unsuccessful application, you are unable to re-apply for this role within a 12-month period

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.