Lecturer and Link Tutor

The School of Law and Society wishes to appoint a full-time Lecturer as the link tutor for Law partnerships. This is a fixed term contract until 31 July 2025.

We are looking to appoint a candidate who has demonstrable experience and ability both in managing academic partnerships and in the delivery of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate Law/Criminology programmes. Responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and ensuring academic quality standards across franchise programmes.
• Conducting regular reviews of teaching, learning, and assessment activities to align with the University’s frameworks and policies.
• Supporting the validation and periodic review of programmes at partner institutions.
• Working closely with University module convenors, partner module leaders, and teaching staff to ensure franchise delivery aligns with University quality standards.
• Facilitating joint planning, regular communication, and resource sharing between University and partner staff.
• Overseeing and supporting consistent delivery of curriculum, assessment, and student support services.

The candidate should have:

• Specific academic and/or professional expertise in the field of Law/Criminology.
• HE quality assurance experience and understand the requirements related to the Office for Students’ B3 metrics.
• The ability to manage diverse stakeholder relationships
• The ability to undertake lecturing/assessment duties
• Have strong communication skills and be proactive and solution focussed.

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer.  Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.

Closing Date: 26 January 2025 at 23:00

Interview Date: 28 January 2025

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