Lecturer in Law

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Leeds is seeking a high-caliber individual for a research-active academic position in its law school. The role involves teaching foundational LLB subjects, maintaining a strong research profile, and supervising postgraduate candidates. The institution offers robust holiday benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and personal development opportunities. Candidates should possess a PhD in law and demonstrate a commitment to the university's values of dignity and inclusiveness.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership at The Edge

Access to personal development courses

Qualifications

• Strong research and teaching profile in law.
• Ability to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Commitment to university values of dignity, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching foundational LLB subjects.
• Maintain a strong research and publication record.
• Supervise PhD candidates and manage administrative duties.

Skills

Research and publication record

Teaching foundational LLB subjects

Supervision of dissertations and PhD candidates

Education

PhD in Law or related field

Job description

Are you an outstanding individual with the ambition to join a thriving law school and to contribute to the further development of the School and its research centres? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience?

The School of Law at Leeds is a successful, dynamic law school, which was ranked 4th overall in the UK for the quality of its research in REF 2021 and 1st for the impact of its research on society. We are seeking to appoint high calibre individuals with a strong research and teaching profile to complement our existing research strengths. The successful candidate will contribute to the national and international profile and standing of one of the School’s highly successful research centres.

An ability to contribute to teaching in one or more of the foundational LLB subjects is essential.

As a research active academic, you will be expected to maintain a strong research and publication record, and to enhance the School’s research activities and research culture.

You will deliver undergraduate and taught postgraduate modules in appropriate subject areas. You will also supervise dissertations and PhD candidates. You will be expected to undertake a normal load of administrative duties within the School and work within the context of University values and policies, which are designed to promote dignity, diversity and inclusiveness.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Louise Ellison, Head of School