Lecturer in Law

Newcastle Law School seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Law to join our forward‑thinking, inclusive Russell Group Law School that seeks to embed its values in all that it does: Challenge; Social Justice; Compassion; Wellbeing; Excellence; Responsibility; and Respect. We are looking for a passionate researcher and educator who can contribute to the teaching of one or more of the following subjects - contract law, EU law, employment law, law of evidence or family law. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests aligns with the required area of teaching expertise. Responsibilities Provide high quality research‑led teaching activity Supervise dissertation students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level Mentor and support students throughout their studies in the role of personal tutor Set and mark assessment of modules in accordance with university standards and utilise online and digitised curricula and education frameworks Contribute to curriculum and programme development as required, having a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and an understanding of how individual behaviour can contribute to a positive research and education culture Undertake a range of administrative tasks to support your area of teaching, research, engagement and/or student experience Take responsibility for a defined citizenship role Contribute to the wider work of the School, Faculty and University through input to project teams, working groups and committees Develop sustained relationships, including with internal colleagues, external partners and organisations Qualifications – Lecturer Grade F Ability to contribute to the teaching of at least one of the following subjects: contract law, EU law, employment law, law of evidence or family law. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests aligns with the required area of teaching expertise. Evidence or the potential to provide an outstanding educational experience, rooted in strong disciplinary knowledge that engages, challenges and inspires our students Ability to deliver research‑led teaching, making effective use of technology to enhance learning Ability to develop and secure research funding Experience of or capability to publish international and world‑leading research Evidence of a developing national/international research profile Evidence of ability to contribute to the research community of the Law School Ability to supervise undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ research projects Commitment to interdisciplinary working (desirable) Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent organisational, time‑management and presentation skills Demonstration of successful team working Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Personal resilience, able to work well in a challenging sector, sometimes managing conflicting priorities A good Honours degree in a relevant subject PhD at or near completion (strictly within three months of submission at time of application) in a relevant subject A relevant Professional Body membership as appropriate to the subject area (desirable) HE teaching qualification (desirable) Qualifications – Lecturer Grade G A sustained national research profile and evidence of an established/developing international research profile Evidence of developing and securing grant capture (desirable) Evidence of engaging with external stakeholders, demonstrating potential for generating real‑world impact from research (desirable) Experience of attracting and supervising PGR students (desirable) Substantial experience of designing and delivering high‑quality teaching and learning material, resources and activities for students Evidence of active academic citizenship such as experience in an administrative role that supported teaching, research, engagement or student experience Evidence of sustained teaching in one of the following areas – contract, EU, employment, evidence or family law Completed PhD in a relevant subject HE teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Research Conduct research that demonstrates (or demonstrates the potential for) international standards of excellence in terms of originality, significance and rigour (REF 3 & 4) commensurate with experience Contribute to the research profile of Newcastle Law School by publishing high‑quality outputs and engaging where relevant with research groups within the school and Newcastle University Centres of Research Excellence (NUCoREs) Pursue external funding commensurate with experience Potential to demonstrate impact by developing research‑based solutions to real‑world problems and engaging with external stakeholders to develop the impact of your work Supervise PGR (postgraduate research) students (commensurate with experience) Benefits Newcastle University offers a generous holiday package, the opportunity to buy additional leave, a strong pension scheme and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support staff. Equal Opportunities and Diversity Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. Newcastle University holds a Gold Athena Swan award recognising good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality and a Race Equality Charter Bronze award recognising work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer interview support to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. #J-18808-Ljbffr