Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Dispute Resolution

We are looking for a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with practical dispute resolution experience to join our team. You will be reporting to the Head of Dispute Resolution, providing tuition across the BPC and supporting the design and administration of the Higher Rights of Audience assessment. Our delivery model operates on a 5-over-7-day working pattern, which may include evenings and weekends, reflecting the flexible way our students learn. This is a permanent, full-time role and can be based at any of our BPC campuses.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching and providing a high standard of tuition.
• Providing dedicated support to the Head of Dispute Resolution in designing and administering the Higher Rights of Audience assessments.
• Carrying out the invigilating and marking of assessments and examinations, and conducting and marking practical assessments, as appropriate.
• Contributing to the updating of Programmes to reflect developments in teaching and delivery practices, including online and blended programmes.
• Participating in Student recruitment and Business Development activities as required.

Please note: A Senior Lecturer will have developed significant expertise in a broad range of activities and competencies required in our environment such as:

• Advocacy training at a post-qualification level (Higher Courts advocacy experience essential; advocacy training qualifications/accreditation desirable).
• Application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques.
• Assessments and marking.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister, with substantial practice/chamber experience.

Experience:

• Practical dispute resolution experience, including experience as a Higher Courts advocate.
• Experience in delivering Advocacy training and vocational or professional training, teaching to qualified lawyers on CPD programmes.

Skills:

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation, excellent communication and presentation skills.

Flexibility:

• You must be able to travel nationally to deliver courses as required, as well as attending courses and events taking place at venues outside of our campuses.

Additional qualifications:

• Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA) or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
• Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards PGCHE.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Senior Lecturers will have developed significant expertise in the application and practical delivery of a range of teaching techniques, pastoral care, mentoring colleagues, assessment design, marking and team leadership.

Along with a starting salary range of Lecturer £40,500 - £42,500 & Senior Lecturer £49,000 - £54,000, you’ll enjoy:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days (+ stats).
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Opportunity for professional development, including course sponsorship and fee discounts.
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts.

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For more information, please contact talentacquisition@law.ac.uk.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.