Lecturer in Law

RGU; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Gordon University seeks a permanent Lecturer in Law for its School of Law and Social Sciences. Successful candidates will contribute through lecturing, research, and administrative duties while maintaining expertise in their legal specialism. The position offers competitive salary scales, flexible working options, and numerous benefits promoting diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Pension scheme

46 days annual leave

Onsite nursery

Sports centre

Health and travel benefits

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in legal specialisms.
• Experience in academia or practice.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching online and on campus including lectures and seminars.
• Develop teaching materials and provide student guidance.
• Engage in research and participate in curriculum development.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching support

Networking

Analytical skills

Education

LLB or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Robert Gordon University is a leading modern university, renowned for the employability of its graduates and holder of a Gold Award in TEF. Its professionally focused School of Law and Social Sciences has a strong reputation for innovative and flexible online and on-campus courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, which have a global reach.

Building on its success, the School of Law and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic permanent Lecturer in Law. You will contribute to a thriving School primarily through lecturing at undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications are sought from practitioners or academics with expertise in Business or Company Law, Commercial Law, Construction, or arbitration law.

In addition to teaching, you will undertake research and carry out administrative roles within the School, including assisting with the PG Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and the Grampian Community Law Clinic.

For informal enquiries, contact David Christie, Associate Dean, at [e-mail].

Salary scales are as follows: Grade 7: £39,355 - 45,163; Grade 8: £46,485 – 55,755. Salary on appointment depends on experience. Candidates with limited or no prior academic experience will be placed at the first point of Grade 7. Consideration may be given to an Academic Attraction Payment for candidates with specific industry knowledge or expertise.

Further information regarding Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria and Academic Attraction Payments can be found in the attached job documents.

RGU offers flexible working options, including work from home part of the week, and benefits such as a pension scheme, 46 days annual leave, onsite nursery, sports centre, and health and travel benefits.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. For more, visit our Diversity pages.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, subject to specific applicant factors.

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE FOR: No supervisory responsibility.

PURPOSE OF POST: Contribute to teaching, course development, and research activities within the Law School, supporting both academic and consultancy activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. Deliver designated teaching online and on campus, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops.
2. Develop and prepare teaching materials.
3. Provide student guidance and supervise dissertations.
4. Maintain expertise in subject areas and participate in curriculum development.
5. Assist with professional practice courses and community law clinics.
6. Undertake administrative responsibilities such as exam organization and student placement.
7. Support student work experience supervision.
8. Promote the School and its courses externally.
9. Collaborate with internal departments for course delivery and development.
10. Participate in staff development and research activities, including publishing and conference presentations.
11. Engage in external consultancy and establish professional links.
12. Represent the School on university and external committees.
13. Perform other duties as required.

Note: Candidates with limited lecturing experience will be considered for professional training roles.

Person Specification

Essential:

• LLB or equivalent; postgraduate qualification or professional experience; membership of a relevant professional body.
• Expert knowledge in legal specialisms; experience in academia or practice; willingness to work evenings/weekends.

Desirable:

• PhD; teaching in online environments; international experience; willingness to travel.

Behaviours

• Effective communication, teaching support, service orientation, networking, decision-making, and analytical skills.