Head of Department: Law

Wolverhampton Campus

We are seeking to appoint a Head of the Department to the Law School at the University of Wolverhampton. The department is home to a dedicated team of academics committed to teaching, research and knowledge exchange that lead a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, many of which have professional accreditations.

You will demonstrate a commitment to high quality teaching and learning and experience of transnational education would be expected. You should be willing to share the University’s core values of creating a learning environment that is inclusive, challenging and promotes collaboration, professionalism, and confidence.

The University of Wolverhampton holds a distinctive place within the higher education sector, and is one of the most successful modern universities, delivering excellence in teaching and research, widening access, and in business engagement. Having begun life nearly 190 years ago to enhance education and skill base of the workforce in what is today a major industrial conurbation, we have continued to fulfil and develop the role to meet the needs of the region we serve. Today as the ‘University of Opportunity’, the University of Wolverhampton is an integral part of economic growth and social change within the West Midlands and beyond.

The University of Wolverhampton Law School is renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to equip our students with the skills and knowledge required for successful careers in law and business. Our mission is to inspire and develop future lawyers and leaders who will make a positive difference in society.

You will demonstrate highly effective leadership skills and will have extensive knowledge and understanding of Legal education provision within a higher education Law school context. You will have experience of providing effective leadership in a higher education setting, research, and publications and of working in collaboration with employers, funding agencies, research partners and wider stakeholders.

Reporting to the Associate Director of the Business School, the role will be based in Wolverhampton, but you may be expected to work with our regional learning centres, as well as nationally and internationally.

You will have a good first degree or equivalent, a Master’s degree in a relevant subject and experience of teaching and course management in the higher education sector. The ability to demonstrate a detailed understanding of the Teaching Excellence Framework, the Research Excellence Framework, the Knowledge Exchange Framework, and a commitment to innovative and inclusive education will be essential. The Faculty has well established links with professional bodies, therefore membership and experience of working with relevant professional bodies would be an advantage.

For further criteria please review the job description and person specification. 

Please contact Lorraine Morris, Associate Director of the Business School, by email L.P.Morris@wlv.ac.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time for further discussion.

Closing Date: 18/03/2025

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