Senior Environmental Law Scholar & Educator

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law to engage passionately in Environmental Law research and provide high-quality teaching. This role involves mentoring students, supervising dissertations, and contributing to the academic community, all within a diverse and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will hold a PhD and a relevant degree, with a strong dedication to advancing social justice and a commitment to a positive educational culture. Competitive benefits include generous holidays and pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Great pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• A good Honours degree in a relevant subject.
• PhD in a relevant subject.
• A relevant Professional Body Membership as appropriate to the subject area (Desirable).
• HE teaching qualification (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality research led teaching activity.
• Supervise dissertation students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Conduct research demonstrating international standards of excellence.
• Contribute to curriculum and programme development.
• Engage with the external research funding environment.

Skills

Research in Environmental Law

Mentoring students

Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Engagement with external stakeholders

Diversity commitment

Education

PhD in a relevant subject

Good Honours degree in a relevant subject

Job description

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law to engage passionately in Environmental Law research and provide high-quality teaching. This role involves mentoring students, supervising dissertations, and contributing to the academic community, all within a diverse and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will hold a PhD and a relevant degree, with a strong dedication to advancing social justice and a commitment to a positive educational culture. Competitive benefits include generous holidays and pension schemes.