Lecturer of Law

We are looking to recruit Lecturers to join us in our Birmingham Campus located in the Jewellery Quarter. experienced paralegals who can demonstrate successful legal practice experience, or experienced law lecturers/academics who currently teach across the range of programmes we offer. We are open to applicants in all areas of law, but have a particular need for applicants who are willing to teach corporate law and/or civil litigation.

As a Lecturer at The University of Law, you will:

• Teach and assess across the University of Law course portfolio in such subjects assigned to you. This will include teaching and assessing students across a range of written and oral skills and giving individual feedback on students’ performances.
• Assist in the preparation of assignments and assessments.
• Participate in course design and review.
• Act as an academic coach to students, including being available and willing to discuss students’ problems as they arise, their performance and academic progression
• Assist in marketing, widening participation and extra-curricular events.
• Supervise student dissertations and research projects.

We are looking for individuals who are/have:

• Degree (any subject) or equivalent (For Senior Lecturer – Fellowship of the HEA)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PgCHE)*
• Qualified solicitor or qualified barrister or Paralegal or A relevant academic/pedagogical/teaching background
• Excellent oral clarity, written and presentation skills
• Engaging, professional and committed to teaching
• Experience of teaching in a Higher Education setting or an educational establishment (desirable).

*If you do not currently have/are not undertaking a PgCHE or an equivalent qualification, it is a requirement that you will enrol into the programme (delivered and financially supported by the University), within 18 months of passing probation.

Please note - For Senior Lecturers: You will have developed significant expertise in application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring colleagues, assessments and marking, team leadership.

For further details and insight to working at ULaw please contact Laura Bradley (laura.bradley@law.ac.uk) and Judi Peachey (judi.peachey@law.ac.uk) (both Head of Tutors).

On top of a competitive salary, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, the opportunity of overtime and the ability to progress from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer within 2-3 years (subject to meeting requirements). We also have a strong record in respect of internal promotion to Course Lead and Academic Management positions. There’s also a rewards package that includes:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and Qualifications, including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount (subject to application and approval)
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Our Approach - Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible Working:

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees. We particularly encourage applications from black and minority candidates.

If you require adjustments or support with the recruitment process, please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team via talentacquistion@law.ac.uk

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