Senior Lecturer

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Law to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Applicants should specialize in Criminal Law or Property Law and must hold a PhD or relevant professional qualification. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £39,162 to £57,418, along with benefits such as a generous leave policy and health services. The university promotes an inclusive environment and encourages diverse applicants.

Benefits

30–35 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan

Opportunity for performance bonuses

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Applicants must have submitted their PhD or hold a professional qualification.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels is necessary.
• Knowledge of UK legal system is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach on undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Develop innovative teaching methods and materials.
• Participate in research activities and contribute to academic community.

Skills

Specialisation in Criminal Law

Specialisation in Property Law

Teaching experience in Higher Education

Education

PhD or professional qualification as solicitor/barrister/FCILEX

Job description

Shape the Legal Minds of Tomorrow.

Doing things differently.

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Law

Lecturer: £39,162-42,773 per annum

Senior Lecturer: £45,367-57,418 per annum

Full time/Permanent

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (depending on experience) to teach onour undergraduate and postgraduate (including practitioner) courses.

We welcome applications from candidates who specialise in the area of Criminal Law and Property Law.

Applicants must have either be submitted their PhD or hold a professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister or as a chartered legal executive (FCILEX) or a trade mark attorney or a patent attorney in the jurisdiction of England and Wales and have recent teaching experience in Higher Education.

If you are in the early stages of an academic career and are considering joining NTU, then our Early Career Academic Development Programme could be just right for you.

If you are considering joining NTU as a Senior Lecturer you will benefit from our Senior Lecturer Career Framework, which recognises and rewards you based on your performance, contribution and achievement, and offers the opportunity of faster salary progression compared to the industryaverage.

Interview Date: 12th & 13th March

About Us

Nottingham Law School (NLS) is one of the leading providers of academic and professional legal education in the country, with an established record of delivering innovative and transformational courses.

We are one of the largest law schools in the UK, offering a range of undergraduate degrees, academic and practitioner taught postgraduate courses and a strong research degrees programme. In addition, our students can gain practical experience volunteering at NLS Legal, our multi-award-winning-teaching law firm, the only on-campus law firm at a UK Law School.

Our School has built a reputation for excellence in the provision of legal education and in shaping the careers of solicitors, barristers and legal practitioners at both national and international levels. In addition to our outstanding research expertise, we have long established links with policy makers, professional bodies and leading law firms, including a growing number of significant international associations. We have an extensive record of delivering excellent bespoke training programmes for practitioners and professional bodies, and have strengths in commissioned research, both in the UK and overseas.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Elyse Wakelin (Head of Undergraduate portfolio) or Alex Kastrinou (Head of Postgraduate portfolio) at [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Join Us

Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers.

We also offer:

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Depending on your individual circumstances this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you review your individual circumstances before applying, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.