LAW064 - Senior Lecturer in Law

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School of Law
Location: 

St Mary's Road

Salary:  

£52,392 to £58,434 per annum

Release Date:  

Thursday 07 March 2024

Closing Date:  

Sunday 07 April 2024

Interview Date:  

Monday 29 April 2024

Reference:  

LAW064

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.  

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The School 

The School of Law is an active, progressive and innovative school.  It has focussed on the teaching of the practice of law, at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It places an emphasis on the development of the student, with a focus on employability, and seeks to place law in context, teaching not only the basic statute and case law but also the legal decision making processes. We are committed to active teaching methods, high standards and the personal and professional development of our students. The school has seen a rapid rise in the rankings and for the last five years has had an exceptionally high overall satisfaction rate in the NSS survey. 

The Role  

The post holder will be expected to teach a range of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level; and, support the development of courses in the School of Law and contribute to the research and publication profile of the department. 

The Person 

• Higher degree or professional qualification in an appropriate discipline  
• Achieve PG Cert or HEA fellowship within two years of appointment 
• Substantial experience of teaching on academic and/or professional training courses  
• Knowledge of two foundations of legal knowledge subjects, and practical legal skills 
• Experience of teaching in higher education 
• Ability to teach on undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Law 
• Ability to undertake research work relevant to the field and to agreed targets 
• Ability and willingness to work in teaching and curriculum development 
• Ability and willingness to contribute to teaching teams 
• Effective oral and written communication skills 
• Links with sector, including courts, firms, chambers and law centres 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Ability to work as a member of a team with shared goals 
• Representative of the School at university committees 
• Member of professional bodies 
• Good proficiency in written and spoken English 
• Ability to travel throughout the UK and Internationally 
• Willingness to work evenings and occasional weekend. 

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0   

Please email [email protected]   if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 29th  April 2024.  

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Philip Ells, Head of School Law, Philip.Ells@UWL.ac.uk .   

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl  

We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study. 

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

This post is not available for UWL students. 

A Standard DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment). 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.  

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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