At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and research foundational law subjects while contributing to the department's vibrant academic life.
- Company: Join Queen Mary University of London, a leader in social justice and academic excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with excellent career growth and support for underrepresented groups.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in law education and shape future legal minds.
- Qualifications: PhD or equivalent experience, with substantial teaching experience and accreditation preferred.
The predicted salary is between 33660 - 41140 £ per year.
About the Role
The Senior Lecturer in Law (Teaching & Research) will make a significant contribution to the intellectual life of the Department, focusing particularly on teaching and research with a contribution to teaching one or more of the foundational subjects of the LLB and contributing to other teaching activities within the Department as needed. The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. It is a full-time, permanent appointment, with a start date as soon as possible but at the latest by 1st January 2027.
About You
You will have a PhD in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience, or relevant professional qualification, and a demonstrable ability to teach at undergraduate level. Ideally you will have teaching accreditation from the Higher Education Academy at Fellow or Associate Fellow level, or be working towards this. For Senior Lecturer level you will need substantial teaching experience.
About the School
The School of Law is one of five schools in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and has two organisational units: the Department of Law and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). Established in 1965, the Department of Law runs thriving undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a well-established international reputation for innovative research.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work-life balance and family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities at the Mile End campus.
Benefits
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly. Please do not submit any additional materials other than a CV (maximum three A4 sides) including a supporting statement/list of relevant publications/activity. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as disabled and/or Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic groups which are currently underrepresented in the Department of Law.
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The University is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With the flexibility of hybrid working and generous leave entitlements, including 36 days off, staff are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the academic success of students in the Faculty of History.
Contact Details:
Technical University of Denmark Recruitment Team
