Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Law

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Surrey invites applications for a Lectureship/Senior Lectureship in Law with a preference for research connected to AI. The successful candidate will teach core undergraduate modules and contribute to high-quality research in Law at Surrey Law School.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong teaching portfolio and a track record of impactful research. The role offers academic development opportunities and a competitive salary range depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in undergraduate modules.
• Strong research track record in law.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching in core undergraduate modules.
• Support development of pedagogical expertise.
• Demonstrate exceptional research performance in Law, with emphasis on AI-related topics.

Skills

Teaching

Research

AI research

Job description

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

Surrey Law School is committed to delivering innovative, engaging teaching and to undertaking original, outstanding scholarship. Surrey Law School was ranked 6th in the UK in REF 2021 for overall quality of research publications and 68th for Law in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The school comprises three main research clusters: The Surrey Centre for Law and Philosophy, the Surrey Centre for International and Environmental Law, and the Law and Technology Hub. Our ethos is a warm and collegial one that encourages reflection and engagement with research and pedagogy. Staff are given generous time to develop their interest in both aspects of academic life.

We seek to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to a teaching and research position in any area of Law with a preference for research connected to some aspect of AI. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver teaching in core undergraduate modules and support will be given to develop the required pedagogical expertise. There is an expectation that the appointee will demonstrate exceptional research performance.

For an informal discussion about the position, please email Associate Professor Ira Lindsay, Head of Law, at [e-mail] .

Surrey Law School is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all in pursuit of Surrey’s vision of being a leading global University. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. In accordance with University policy, appointments are always made on merit.

Please note that this role will be offered at either Lecturer B or Senior Lecturer level depending on your experience (see job profiles below for further details). The salary range for a Lecturer B starts at £48,337 and Senior Lecturer starts at £59,390.