The University of West London (UWL) is ranked 30th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, the top University in the UK for Student Experience and for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2024 and University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024. The School The School of Law is an active, progressive and innovative school. It has focussed on the teaching of the practice of law, at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It places an emphasis on the development of the student, with a focus on employability, and seeks to place law in context, teaching not only the basic statute and case law but also the legal decision-making processes. We are committed to active teaching methods, high standards and the personal and professional development of our students. The school has seen a rapid rise in the rankings and for the last five years has had an exceptionally high overall satisfaction rate in the NSS survey. The Role The post holder will be expected to teach a range of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level; and support the development of courses in the School of Law and contribute to the research and publication profile of the department. The Person Substantial experience of teaching on academic and/or professional training courses Knowledge of two foundations of legal knowledge subjects, and practical legal skills Experience of teaching in higher education Ability to teach on undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Law Ability to undertake research work relevant to the field and to agreed targets Ability and willingness to work in teaching & curriculum development Ability and willingness to contribute to teaching teams Links with sector, including courts, firms, chambers & law centres Ability to work as a member of a team with shared goals How to Apply To apply click on ‘Apply’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id1253&pid0 Please email hr.recruitmentuwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process. Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 10 February 2025. For informal enquiries about the position please contact: Michael Derks, Deputy Head of the School of Law at Michael.Derksuwl.ac.uk Additional Information We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study. Our School is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBT identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce. This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. £45,459 to £51,913 per annum