• Normally hold a PhD, but not in all disciplines.
• Have completed 3-6 years as a post-doc before taking up the lectureship.
• Have a teaching and research experience.

Lecturer is the entry status in the UK academic system. It is considered as a junior position. 

• Status: The post could be available for a fixed-term contract, for example three years in the first instance and moving to an open-ended contract after 3 years probation period. Sometimes part-time. 
• Institutions concerned: universities and in some further education colleges
• Duties: 
  • A lecturer delivers lectures, designs courses and teaching materials; assesses students' coursework; sets and marks examinations; undertakes personal research projects. 
  • Responsibilities are normally predefined tasks in research and/or teaching: "Role holders at this level are likely to be responsible for the delivery of teaching within an established teaching programme and/or for carrying out research as an individual or team member" (Eurydice, European Commission).
  • Even if teaching and research are requested, it is sometimes more focused on teaching. 
• Grades: Lecturer A (grade 7); Lecturer B (grade 8)
• Salary range: from around £34,000 to £50,000, depending on qualifications and experience.