Lecturer (Teaching) in Law and Criminology

Position Overview

Location: London, Devon House (St Katherines Dock)

Term: Up to 1.0 FTE Permanent and fixed-term options available

Benefits: Generous benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance pro rata (excl. Bank holidays), group life assurance, group income protection, pension schemes and private healthcare (optional)

Start: As soon as possible.

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until the deadline

The role

Northeastern University London wishes to appoint a Lecturer (Teaching) in Law and Criminology. The appointee will teach in core and optional courses of our LLB programme in Law and mobility programmes in Law and Criminology, and play a wider role in faculty and University life to support the intellectual mission of the University.

Preference may be given to candidates with active interests in one or more of the following areas: software and/or technology; employment contexts; diversity and inclusion. Experience of teaching private law subjects would be an advantage. Experience of US higher education institutions would be an advantage, given the integration of the US and UK degrees offered by the University in the coming years.

We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching, learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/job-share basis subject to our business needs.

Department 

Northeastern University London’s law faculty has grown to approximately 120 students in recent years, and prides itself on maintaining a human scale while still offering a full qualifying law degree at the highest levels of sophistication. Recent highlights include graduate success with magic circle training contracts, continuing funded research into the overlap between law and emerging technologies, and the integration of the English law degree into the wider US curriculum, allowing interoperation between US and UK studies in a law degree for the first time.

About the University

Based in the heart of London, Northeastern University London has developed a reputation for delivering an excellent university experience and has exceeded all Russell Group universities for overall student satisfaction in the UK’s National Student Survey for four consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022).

Small by design, Northeastern University London offers a vibrant community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers and society.

Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. Ranked 44th in the USA, Northeastern has campuses in Arlington, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Oakland, San Jose, and Seattle in the USA, and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.

Additional Information

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to the Acting Head of the Law Faculty, Dr Balgiisa Ahmed (balgiisa.ahmed@nulondon.ac.uk), and to the Faculty Director of Humanities, Dr Sara Raimondi (sara.raimondi@nulondon.ac.uk). However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application Process

Applications should be made via the jobs.ac apply button (above) by 23:59 on the 30th of November 2023. Please reference your application “LTLC0923”.

Please ensure that your application includes a CV and dossier (alternatively, an equivalent cover letter) that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role: (a) your achievements and challenges in the last 12-months, and in your career to-date, in education; (b) what your priorities would be in performing the advertised role; (c) what your objectives are for your future career; (d) a statement of your approach to education. You may use bullet points if you wish.

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Sponsorship for this role are available and will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on contract.

Person Specification Criteria

Qualifications

• PhD completed, or near completion (all but dissertation), or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant area.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrates, through evidence, excellent ability so as to be adaptable, innovative, and inclusive in undertaking the role as advertised with regards to teaching
• Ability to develop and deliver excellent educational provision in the required areas
• Ability to provide support in relation to education provision, including organisation and coordination as required
• Ability to provide excellent, personalised support to students, including through office hours