Lecturer in Private Law x2

About us

The Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s College London is one of the oldest law schools in England and recognised as one of the best law schools in the world. 

We are based in the East Wing of Somerset House, a Grade One listed building, on our Strand Campus, a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice and Inns of Court in the heart of legal London.Our location enables us to have excellent contacts with practitioners and policymakers, and we have a strong tradition of engagement with the legal profession.

About the role

The Dickson Poon School of Law is seeking to appoint two Lecturers in Private Law who will contribute to the teaching, research, and other academic and professional activities at The Dickson Poon School of Law.

The successful candidates are expected to have completed or be demonstrably nearing the completion of a PhD by the starting date. They should be keen to gain further experience in a research–led teaching role with active involvement in the administration and academic life of a thriving law school.

The successful candidate’s principal teaching contribution will be in our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, in Private Law subjects with an emphasis on the Law of Contract, Trusts, Property and/or Tort Law. Beyond the successful candidate’s subject specialism it is expected that they will have a solid generalist knowledge of common law Private Law subjects and an ability to impart this knowledge to undergraduate students.

In relation to their research, the successful candidate will have a demonstrably high potential to attract research funding, will be impact-focused and able contribute, if applicable, to the research priorities of the research centres in the School of Law.

The successful candidates will be welcomed as an integral part of our faculty. It is an exciting time to join us as we implement our new vision and strategic direction. This role will contribute to how we shape the future of our vibrant and internationally renowned Law School.

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) post, and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: 

Essential criteria

1. PhD, DPhil or JSD in Private Law, whether already awarded of demonstrably nearing completion by the starting date.
2. Track record of excellent teaching and knowledge of  Private Law, including Law of Contract, Trusts, Property and/or Tort Law.
3. A sustained commitment to teaching in areas related to the candidate’s specialised research.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Competence with electronic learning platforms and other IT skills. 
6. Ability to work effectively within a team, work collaboratively and collegiately as well as on one’s own initiative. 
7. Demonstrable ability to publish high-quality research in Private Law with a potential to generate impact.

Desirable criteria

1. The potential to attract major funding for research in the future. 
2. Experience of successfully undertaking academic administrative roles.
3. Teaching award e.g., Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE). 

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply”.

Interviews are due to be held on campus on 14th May.

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