Lecturer
Teach and research at university or further education level.
This UK lecturer career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £36,000 - £45,000
- Mid-career salary
- £50,000 - £65,000
- Senior salary
- £70,000 - £100,000+ (professor)
- Work environment
- University, mix of teaching and research
- Time to entry
- 5 - 10 years (PhD route)
- Degree required
- Yes (PhD usually required)
- Category
- Education, Science and Research
What a Lecturer does
Teach and research at university or further education level.
How to become a Lecturer
- Look up Lecturer roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Lecturer - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Subject expertise
- Writing
- Public speaking
- Research