Senior Lecturer in Law

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The post will be based at the University’s Derry/Londonderry campus and offers an opportunity to join a highly successful Law School, with a strong teaching culture, a growing international and comparative profile, and an extraordinary record of success in research (REF) assessment.  

Candidates must possess a minimum of a 2:1 degree in Law, or cognate discipline provided they also hold a higher degree with Law as a significant component. A Ph.D. in a law-related field is also required.

The school has an excellent research reputation in relation to Gender, Human Rights and International Law, Transitional Justice, Access to Justice, Social Security, and is seeking to expand research and teaching in the area of Medical Law and Ethics. Applications are sought from candidates who have an established research profile and teaching experience in areas such as healthcare regulation, bioethics, medical negligence, and the legal and ethical dimensions of emerging medical technologies.

Applicants for this post should evidence a forthcoming portfolio of scholarly publications and demonstrate evidence of capacity to publish research that would be considered ‘internationally excellent’ three-star research (as defined by REF 2021).

- ABOUT YOU -

- You will research to a standard that is at least ‘internationally excellent’, publishing in peer reviewed journals, and garnering research related indicators of esteem.
- You will contribute substantially to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as per School requirements.
- You will participate in relevant Subject, Course Committee, School Board and other meetings.
- You will lead on course and programme development, particularly on PG/Short Course programmes.

Further information can be found in the candidate briefing document, available to download from the advert on the Ulster University Jobs portal.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender Equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

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