Lecturer in Law

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Based within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, the School of Society and Culture is a place of progression in a progressive world. The School brings together subjects and research that are among the most relevant in today’s society; subjects that play a crucial role in addressing some of the world’s most pressing social issues and that require skilled, creative and forward-thinking individuals capable of shaping the future. The School has created a learning environment that brings together social and political sciences, law, performing arts and humanities to empower students to personalise their journey, expand their thinking, realise their ambitions and pursue their passions. The School is home to researchers who demonstrate the crucial role the social sciences, law, humanities and performing arts play in all aspects of our lives and their importance in shaping the future. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. The School of Society and Culture is looking for an exceptional individual to deliver teaching and research in Law. You will join a dynamic, friendly and supportive team, and will work in an energetic multidisciplinary environment that provides many opportunities to develop innovative teaching and research across disciplinary boundaries. The subjects comprising the School of Society and Culture have a reputation for research of national and international excellence and consistently gain top NSS results. This is a great opportunity to be part of a progressive University in a beautiful location, and to truly make a difference. The role involves designing and delivering exciting courses in our world-class LLB Law programmes and postgraduate taught, practice- driven and/or research programmes. You will additionally participate in student assessment. You will have, or be close to achieving, a PhD in Law or related subject. You will have proven experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We welcome applications from exceptional scholars or practitioners whose research, practice experience and teaching interests complement and expand the School of Society and Culture’s, notably in the area of Human Rights Law. Knowledge of research methods and/or practice experience would be beneficial. At the University of Plymouth, we truly believe in learning by doing, and offering students engagement with real research is a core pillar of our pedagogy. You will therefore also be skilled in conducting legal or socio-legal research and/or clinical legal education. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact the Associate Head of School for Law, Phil Bates, by email **** Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 16th October 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. The anticipated start date will be as soon as possible, ideally no later than 1st January 2024. You may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Job Description Teaching Qualifications Recognition Policy
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£38,205 to £54,395 per annum - Grade 7/8
Package:
Permanent, Full-time
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
FR Permanent Fulltime All Year ]]>
that require skilled, creative and forward-thinking individuals capable of shaping the future. The School has created a learning environment that brings together social and political sciences, law, performing arts and humanities to empower students to personalise their journey, expand their thinking, realise their ambitions and pursue their passions. The School is home to researchers who demonstrate the crucial role the social sciences, law, humanities and performing arts play in all aspects of our lives and their importance in shaping the future. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.
The School of Society and Culture is looking for an exceptional individual to deliver teaching and research in Law. You will join a dynamic, friendly and supportive team, and will work in an energetic multidisciplinary environment that provides many opportunities to develop innovative teaching and research across disciplinary boundaries.
The subjects comprising the School of Society and Culture have a reputation for research of national and international excellence and consistently gain top NSS results. This is a great opportunity to be part of a progressive University in a beautiful location, and to truly make a difference.
The role involves designing and delivering exciting courses in our world-class LLB Law programmes and postgraduate taught, practice- driven and/or research programmes. You will additionally participate in student assessment.
You will have, or be close to achieving, a PhD in Law or related subject. You will have proven experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We welcome applications from exceptional scholars or practitioners whose research, practice experience and teaching interests complement and expand the School of Society and Culture’s, notably in the area of Human Rights Law. Knowledge of research methods and/or practice experience would be beneficial.
At the University of Plymouth, we truly believe in learning by doing, and offering students engagement with real research is a core pillar of our pedagogy. You will therefore also be skilled in conducting legal or socio-legal research and/or clinical legal education.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact the Associate Head of School for Law, Phil Bates, by email ****
Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 16
th
October 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
The anticipated start date will be as soon as possible, ideally no later than 1st January 2024.
You may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .
Job Description
Teaching Qualifications Recognition Policy
A9698
£38,205 to £54,395 per annum - Grade 7/8
38205
38205
44263
Academic/Research
Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Permanent, Full-time
37
FR Permanent Fulltime All Year
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

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