Reader in International Finance Law

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom King's College London Full time

Job id: 087306. Salary: £64,421 - £71,857 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.

Posted: 04 April 2024. Closing date: 02 May 2024.

Business unit: The Dickson Poon School of Law. Department: Law School.

Location: Strand Campus. Category: Academic & Teaching.

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About King’s

The Dickson Poon School of Law is housed in the East Wing of Somerset House, a Grade One listed building, on the College’s Strand Campus, no more than a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Courts of Justice and Inns of Court. We are located midway between Westminster and the City of London, enabling us to have excellent contacts with practitioners and policy-makers. There is a strong tradition of engagement with the legal profession.

About the role

The Dickson Poon School of Law is seeking to appoint a Reader in International Finance Law who will contribute to the teaching, research and other academic and professional activities at the Dickson Poon School of Law.

This is a full time and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

Key responsibilities

To take a key role in planning, organising and delivering international finance law at postgraduate level, including the law and regulation relating to international financial markets, such as share issuance, syndicated loans, corporate bonds and convertibles and warrants.

To undertake high quality research relevant to international finance law.

To act as module coordinator for one or more of the courses and supervise LLM dissertations.

To be prepared to lead the development of new, innovative programmes in law, including online courses.

To carry out leadership and administrative duties as requested by the Executive Dean.

Contribute to the holistic development of our students through pastoral care and engagement in student experience activities, including by acting as a personal tutor.

Participate in student development processes, including student progress monitoring, education assessment and examination.

Undertake marking duties during assessment periods.

Be responsible for marking formative and summative work and to provide timely and effective feedback working closely with module leaders and programme directors and the professional services programme and assessments team.

Engage in professional development to further the post-holder’s career.

About You

Essential criteria

PhD in Law, or equivalent experience

Strong publication record in International Finance Law

Experience of undertaking leadership or administrative roles in a higher education context

Excellent oral and written communication skills, competence with electronic learning platforms and other IT skills

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Willingness to contribute to the School’s culture of collaboration

Desirable criteria

Teaching experience and expertise in relevant areas other than International Finance Law

Significant experience of module leadership

Experience of successfully undertaking academic leadership and administrative roles

Senior teaching award e.g., Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE)

Full details of the role and the skills and experience required, can be found in the attached job description which provided on the next page.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

Interviews are due to be held on the 21st May.



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