Teaching Fellow/Senior Teaching Fellow in Law

Salary:

Teaching Fellow: £40,497 - £44,128;

Senior Teaching Fellow: £45,413 - £55,755 per annum

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

Portsmouth School of Law is seeking to appoint full time academic teaching staff (Teaching Fellow or Senior Teaching Fellow) with expertise to teach on the core subjects on our expanding undergraduate and postgraduate courses. In particular, we are seeking candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• European Union Law
• Land Law
• Professional Legal Skills
• Practice based subjects (e.g. CILEX and SQE preparation) 

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the design, delivery and administration of core and specialist Law modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and will have drive and a commitment to excellence in learning and teaching. 

Please note this post is also available as REC00003163 – Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Law. If you would also like to apply for this post, you will need to make a separate application.

Although the post is available as either a Teaching Fellow or Senior Teaching Fellow, only one appointment will be made. Please note each post has a different person specification/ job description. You should also indicate in the ‘reasons for applying section’ whether you wish to be considered for the Teaching Fellow or Senior Teaching Fellow position.

Fractional contracts may be considered and can be discussed at interview.

Interviews are anticipated to be held 14 May 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Charles Barker via email: charles.barker@port.ac.uk 

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. 

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

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