Lecturer in Law & Technology

19 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Research Field

Juridical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

15 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Application closing date: 15/04/2024
Salary: £41,331 - £57,141 per annum
Job category/type: Academic

The School of Law at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to recruit a talented Lecturer in Law & Technology. 

You will undertake research in line with the School’s research strategy, to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to contribute to the School’s administration/outreach activity, particularly in Law and Technology including the law relating to cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, new forms of commerce, the platform economy, smart cities, and the virtual environment.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria: 

• A first degree in Law
• A PhD in Law or other relevant subject, or close to completion thereof
• Evidence of ability to produce high quality publications at an international level of excellence in Law and Technology
• Evidence of ability to secure external research funding as appropriate to subject area and/or demonstrable ability to secure the same.
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver high quality teaching and assessment at undergraduate level in Law and Technology including the law relating to cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, new forms of commerce, the platform economy, smart cities, and the virtual environment.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, click on the 'Candidate Information' link below.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity ; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi  and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/ .

Informal enquiries may be directed to: Prof Giancarlo Frosio: [email protected] .

Candidate Information
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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Country

United Kingdom

City

Belfast

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/367539/lecturer-in-law-and…

Contact

City

Belfast

STATUS: EXPIRED