Associate Professor Education of Law Dubai - Birmingham Law SchoolGrade 9

The University of Birmingham; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-top university in Dubai is seeking a Head of Department for the Law School. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead undergraduate teaching and innovative curriculum design, focusing on excellence in learning and scholarship. Candidates need a doctoral degree in law and substantial experience in academic management. This position promotes equality and inclusion in education.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in learning and teaching.
• Strong scholarship and research record in law.
• Experience in administration and leading academic units.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate teaching and design programmes.
• Develop innovative teaching and curriculum strategies.
• Lead management and administration of the department.
• Represent the School on committees and engage with the public.

Skills

Excellence in Learning and Teaching

Strong scholarship and research record

Management and administration experience

Commitment to equality and diversity

Education

Doctoral degree in law or equivalent

LLM for candidates without a PhD

Job description

Overview

Birmingham Law School – University of Birmingham Dubai campus is seeking a senior academic leader to serve as Head of Department for the Law School in Dubai. This full‑time position offers a competitive package and the chance to lead teaching, research and management activities in a world‑top 100 university.

Main Duties

• Deliver teaching and learning at undergraduate level and contribute to the design and delivery of programmes, including the Bachelor of Commercial Law.
• Develop and lead innovative approaches to teaching and learning, including curriculum design at module and programme level.
• Produce high quality research and scholarship that informs teaching practice and contributes to the discipline.
• Lead management and administration of the department, including staff recruitment, resource management and committee representation.
• Represent the School on College and University committees and contribute to enterprise, public engagement and knowledge transfer.
• Mentor and coach colleagues and support academic citizenship.

Person Specification

• Doctoral degree in law or equivalent, an LLM is essential for candidates without a PhD.
• Demonstrated excellence in Learning and Teaching, strong scholarship and research record.
• Experience in management or administration of academic units and leading teams.
• Evidence of commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and widening participation.

Learning and Teaching Requirements

Applicants should have a strong teaching profile, with evidence of impact and quality, and experience of integrating research into teaching.

EEO Statement

We are committed to equality and diversity. The University of Birmingham holds Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We actively promote inclusion and aim to create a fair and inclusive workplace.

For informal enquiries please contact Paul McConnell (Edgbaston Campus).