Lecturer in Law

Goldsmiths, University of London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldsmiths, University of London is seeking a new colleague for its Department of Law. The role involves leading teaching and research in Criminal Law, fostering an engaging academic environment, and contributing to the department's growth and community.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus 6 paid closure days

Defined benefit pension scheme

Support for professional development

Wellbeing initiatives like staff choir and running club

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality, imaginative teaching in Criminal Law.
• Developing research profile in legal studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the delivery of teaching and research in Criminal Law and Criminal Evidence.
• Contribute to teaching in other areas of Law.

Skills

Imaginative teaching

Research skills

Education

PhD in Law or related field

Job description

About the Department

The Department of Law is a recent addition to Goldsmiths, and a vibrant, close-knit community. With a growing reputation for imaginative law teaching, a highly ranked student experience, and internationally recognised research, our mission is to generate creative legal thinkers pursuing careers in the legal profession and beyond, and to harness our legal and interdisciplinary expertise for social justice and the public good.

About the Role

The role holder will have opportunities to lead in the delivery of teaching and research in Criminal Law and Criminal Evidence. An ability and willingness to contribute to teaching in other areas of Law is desirable. We are committed to nurturing research and pedagogical leadership, and the role holder will be warmly encouraged to play a central role in all aspects of Department life.

About the Candidate

We are seeking an enthusiastic new colleague to join our new and fast-growing Department of Law. You will have experience of delivering high quality, imaginative teaching, ideally in the area of Criminal Law, and a developing research profile.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes.