Lecturers in Scots Private Law and in Scots Public Law

Lecturers in Scots Private Law and in Scots Public Law Apply
Post Details

*2 positions available*

Full time
Open ended

Grade 7 £37,099 - £44,263 p.a. or
Grade 8 £45,585 - £54,395 p.a.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 04 April 2024.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 22 April 2024.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The Post

Stirling Law School wishes to appoint two suitably qualified Teaching and Research (T&R) Lecturers, one in Scots Private Law and the other in Scots Public Law. A knowledge of the relevant area of Scots Law is essential for these posts and a Scots Law LLB or a professional qualification in Scots Law is very desirable. One of the posts has a Scots Private Law focus (with a need to teach on the Scots Law of Obligations in the first year courses of Contract and Delict) whereas the other post has a Scots Public Law focus (with a need to teach the first year course on Scots Public Law and Scottish Legal System). Both post holders will have to deliver core LLB courses that must meet the requirements of the Law Society of Scotland. The appointees would be expected to contribute to a successful submission to REF 2029 and be an active part of one or more of the School’s research clusters (Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Human Rights Law, Private International Law and Arbitration, and Scots Law).

The main responsibilities are to teach and supervise undergraduate students, produce high quality research outputs, and to undertake administrative duties as appropriate to the grade of appointment.

Initially, the successful applicants will be responsible for:

(a) coordinating and delivering core and specialist modules in the LLB/BA (Hons) programmes;

(b) contributing to dissertation supervision and assessment in the LLB/BA (Hons) Law programmes.

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Professor Paul Beaumont FRSE, Head of Law, [email protected] .

Description of Duties

Grade 7 

• Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, develop a programme of research and disseminate results through high-quality publications in journals and books
• Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
• Supervise research students as required, providing direction, support and guidance
• Design and deliver a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities including online/digital programmes where required
• Participate in the School of Law’s, and where appropriate the Faculty’s, international engagement activities as required e.g. delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
• Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the School of Law/Division/Faculty/University
• Participate in the administrative processes of the School of Law, and where appropriate the wider University, including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
• Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Grade 8

• Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through high-quality publications in journals and books
• Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
• Supervise research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
• Design, teach and assess a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across degree programmes including online/digital programmes where required.
• Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning
• Participate in the School of Law’s, and where appropriate the Faculty’s, international engagement activities as required e.g. delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
• Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the School of Law/Division/Faculty/University
• Participate in the administrative processes of the School of Law, and where appropriate the wider University, including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
• Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Essential Criteria

Grade 7

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant discipline or close to successful completion

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of a developing publication record
• Credible plans for the active pursuit of external research funding
• Knowledge to design, teach and assess modules in the subject area
• Evidence of the ability to deliver excellent teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Knowledge of the relevant area of Scots Law

Grade 8

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant discipline

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Established track record of high-quality published research
• A record of involvement in applications for external funding for research and/or knowledge transfer
• Experience of supervising dissertation projects across the range of undergraduate and/or postgraduate degrees
• Experience of providing high-quality teaching across a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
• Experience of designing and delivering course modules
• Evidence of successful co-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others
• Knowledge of the relevant area of Scots Law

Desirable Criteria

Grade 7

Qualifications

• Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
• LLB in Scots Law or a professional qualification in Scots Law

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of teaching and assessing relevant law subjects at degree level
• Evidence of being involved in research grants/external funding and helping to deliver on externally funded research projects and having a coherent strategy for seeking external research funding
• Experience of supervising dissertations and research projects
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high-quality student learning
• Evidence of knowledge to support international activities
• Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion. This might include - but is not limited to - evidence of work to advance gender equality, positive mental health, disability equality, anti-racism or tackling gender-based violence

Grade 8

Qualifications

• Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
  
• LLB in Scots Law or a professional qualification in Scots Law

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of teaching and assessing relevant law subjects at degree level
  
• Evidence of being involved in research grants/external funding and helping to deliver on externally funded research projects and having a coherent strategy for seeking external research funding
  
• Experience of supervising dissertations and research projects
  
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high-quality student learning
  
• Evidence of knowledge to support international activities
  
• Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
  
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion. This might include - but is not limited to - evidence of work to advance gender equality, positive mental health, disability equality, anti-racism or tackling gender-based violence

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

Managing self and personal skills
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.

Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.

Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.

Using resources effectively
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.

Engaging with the wider context
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.

Developing self and others
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

Working together
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving Results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

About Us

Law and Philosophy is defined by outstanding teaching, research and student satisfaction rates. We claimed top spot in Scotland for Philosophy research impact in REF 2021, while 100% of our research impact and 82% of the overall research conducted by Law staff was rated world-leading or internationally excellent during the same assessment. Our expertise informs our teaching, from undergraduate level through to our Law and Philosophy postgraduate courses and thriving PhD programme.

 

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.
www.stir.ac.uk  @stiruni

Job number

FAC01916

Contract Type

Open Ended

Posting End Date

03-Apr-2024

Location:

Stirling Campus

Grade

Grade8 £45,585-£54,395 p.a.

Faculty/Service

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Post Details

*2 positions available*

Full time
Open ended

Grade 7 £37,099 - £44,263 p.a. or
Grade 8 £45,585 - £54,395 p.a.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 04 April 2024.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 22 April 2024.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

The Post

Stirling Law School wishes to appoint two suitably qualified Teaching and Research (T&R) Lecturers, one in Scots Private Law and the other in Scots Public Law. A knowledge of the relevant area of Scots Law is essential for these posts and a Scots Law LLB or a professional qualification in Scots Law is very desirable. One of the posts has a Scots Private Law focus (with a need to teach on the Scots Law of Obligations in the first year courses of Contract and Delict) whereas the other post has a Scots Public Law focus (with a need to teach the first year course on Scots Public Law and Scottish Legal System). Both post holders will have to deliver core LLB courses that must meet the requirements of the Law Society of Scotland. The appointees would be expected to contribute to a successful submission to REF 2029 and be an active part of one or more of the School’s research clusters (Environmental Law and Climate Justice, Human Rights Law, Private International Law and Arbitration, and Scots Law).

The main responsibilities are to teach and supervise undergraduate students, produce high quality research outputs, and to undertake administrative duties as appropriate to the grade of appointment.

Initially, the successful applicants will be responsible for:

(a) coordinating and delivering core and specialist modules in the LLB/BA (Hons) programmes;

(b) contributing to dissertation supervision and assessment in the LLB/BA (Hons) Law programmes.

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Professor Paul Beaumont FRSE, Head of Law, [email protected] .

Description of Duties

Grade 7 

• Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, develop a programme of research and disseminate results through high-quality publications in journals and books
• Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
• Supervise research students as required, providing direction, support and guidance
• Design and deliver a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities including online/digital programmes where required
• Participate in the School of Law’s, and where appropriate the Faculty’s, international engagement activities as required e.g. delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
• Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the School of Law/Division/Faculty/University
• Participate in the administrative processes of the School of Law, and where appropriate the wider University, including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
• Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Grade 8

• Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through high-quality publications in journals and books
• Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
• Supervise research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
• Design, teach and assess a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across degree programmes including online/digital programmes where required.
• Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning
• Participate in the School of Law’s, and where appropriate the Faculty’s, international engagement activities as required e.g. delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
• Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the School of Law/Division/Faculty/University
• Participate in the administrative processes of the School of Law, and where appropriate the wider University, including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
• Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Essential Criteria

Grade 7

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant discipline or close to successful completion

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of a developing publication record
• Credible plans for the active pursuit of external research funding
• Knowledge to design, teach and assess modules in the subject area
• Evidence of the ability to deliver excellent teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Knowledge of the relevant area of Scots Law

Grade 8

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant discipline

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Established track record of high-quality published research
• A record of involvement in applications for external funding for research and/or knowledge transfer
• Experience of supervising dissertation projects across the range of undergraduate and/or postgraduate degrees
• Experience of providing high-quality teaching across a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
• Experience of designing and delivering course modules
• Evidence of successful co-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others
• Knowledge of the relevant area of Scots Law

Desirable Criteria

Grade 7

Qualifications

• Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
• LLB in Scots Law or a professional qualification in Scots Law

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of teaching and assessing relevant law subjects at degree level
• Evidence of being involved in research grants/external funding and helping to deliver on externally funded research projects and having a coherent strategy for seeking external research funding
• Experience of supervising dissertations and research projects
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high-quality student learning
• Evidence of knowledge to support international activities
• Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion. This might include - but is not limited to - evidence of work to advance gender equality, positive mental health, disability equality, anti-racism or tackling gender-based violence

Grade 8

Qualifications

• Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)
  
• LLB in Scots Law or a professional qualification in Scots Law

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of teaching and assessing relevant law subjects at degree level
  
• Evidence of being involved in research grants/external funding and helping to deliver on externally funded research projects and having a coherent strategy for seeking external research funding
  
• Experience of supervising dissertations and research projects
  
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as key contributions to high-quality student learning
  
• Evidence of knowledge to support international activities
  
• Evidence of a basic knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
  
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion. This might include - but is not limited to - evidence of work to advance gender equality, positive mental health, disability equality, anti-racism or tackling gender-based violence

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

Managing self and personal skills
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.

Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.

Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.

Using resources effectively
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.

Engaging with the wider context
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.

Developing self and others
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

Working together
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving Results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

About Us

Law and Philosophy is defined by outstanding teaching, research and student satisfaction rates. We claimed top spot in Scotland for Philosophy research impact in REF 2021, while 100% of our research impact and 82% of the overall research conducted by Law staff was rated world-leading or internationally excellent during the same assessment. Our expertise informs our teaching, from undergraduate level through to our Law and Philosophy postgraduate courses and thriving PhD programme.

 

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 30 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.

More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 140 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The University – also home to 1,700 staff – is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world for its campus environment (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two). Ranked first in the UK and top five in the world for its sports facilities (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), Stirling is Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence. Its world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.

The University has twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

The University is a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal and a central partner of the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.
www.stir.ac.uk  @stiruni

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