Lecturer in Law

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint a further outstanding lecturer in Family Law, Employment Law and/or Law and Technology to further enhance our academic faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic community with a global outlook and a focus on academic excellence.

The successful applicant will take an appropriate role in the ambitious teaching and learning agenda of the School of Law, as well as the wider aspects of the student experience. Successful candidates will conduct research which enhances the research reputation of the School (in the latest Research Excellence Framework we doubled our percentage of 4* outputs and 99% of our research was judged to be world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised).

The Law School is committed to the values of diversity and inclusion.

You will have:

• A relevant degree.
• A PhD (completed or very near to completion).
• A record of research outputs appropriate to stage of career.
• Specialist research subject knowledge in Family Law, Employment Law and/or Law and Technology modules.
• Effective pedagogical and academic skills in teaching and tutoring.
• An ability to teach UG & PG students in Family Law, Employment Law and/or Law and Technology modules.
• An ability to teach at least one UG core module.
• An ability to conduct high quality (4* and 3* REF) research.
• Appropriate interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team, including working to deadlines and maintenance of appropriate documentation.
• Effective administration skills.
• Ability to lead curriculum development and/or student experience initiatives.
• Experience of teaching law (or an equivalent discipline) at University level.
• Experience of academic administration or wider contributions to academic life.
• Experience of pastoral role
• Well-developed 5-year research plan.
• Reliable, resourceful, flexible disposition
• A willingness to play a significant role in the everyday life of the Law School.

Closing date: 17 March 2025
Interviews will be held: 09 April 2025 (provisionally)

Contact details for advert
Contact Name: James Devenney
Contact Job Title: Head of School of Law
Contact Email address: j.devenney@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Sharon Sinclair-Graham
Alternative Contact Job Title: School Director of Teaching and Learning
Alternative Contact Email address: Sharon.sinclair-graham@reading.ac.uk 

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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