Senior Lecturer in Scots Private Law

University of the West of Scotland – School of Business and Creative Industries

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Scots Private Law to join the School of Business and Creative Industries. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional who is looking to transition into academia or is currently an academic, to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality legal education and research. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Family Law and/or Voluntary Obligations, although applications from those with specialisms across all areas of Scots Private Law are welcome.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• An LLB and Diploma and Professional Legal Practice
• Experience of practicing law in Scotland
• Current admission to practice as a solicitor in Scotland or recent practice
• Specialisation in Family Law, Contract Law, Property Law, or Delict
• Experience in legal education delivery (including client training, CPD delivery, mentoring trainees, or academic teaching)
• Demonstrated project leadership or team management experience in legal practice or academia
• Evidence of staying current with legal developments and continuing professional development

ABOUT US

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others. 

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings).

The School of Business & Creative Industries at UWS is a vibrant community, delivering innovative learning and teaching alongside a rapidly developing research and enterprise profile. You will join a supportive and motivating team, where you will be part of a multicultural, multidisciplinary community of scholars and students from around the world. Students benefit from our strong links with industry, and the world-class research that underpins our courses, delivered on each of our five campuses and through many partners across the globe.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Sunday 5^th October 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 21^st October 2025

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided)

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

You can find out more about how the University uses your personal data as part of the recruitment process by looking at the UWS HR Applicant Privacy Notice at www.uws.ac.uk

UWS are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.

JDPS Senior Lecturer LAW 2025.pdf