Post Title: Senior Lecturer in Law
SBU/Department: Hertfordshire Law School
FTE: 1.0fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH8 £45,163pa with potential to progress to £56,921pa by annual increments
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: De Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
At Hertfordshire Law School, we pride ourselves on delivering a truly innovative learning and teaching experience coupled with practice-led, hands-on experience. Our students consistently provide excellent feedback about their educational experience which is also evidenced through the number of students graduating with good honours degrees and our strong employability rates.
Hertfordshire Law School is looking for an individual who has an enthusiastic approach towards working with students, as well as members of the University’s regional legal and business community and has a keen appreciation for the University’s business-facing strategy.
Main duties and responsibilities
Teaching and Programme Development
We are seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer who will teach on our LLM Bar course and LLB programme with responsibility for Professional Ethics, Trail Advocacy, Criminal Litigation, Tort Law, and Family Law modules. You will assist and support other Module Leaders on the LLB Programme, and lead a module yourself.
You will work co-operatively and supportively as part of the School's teaching team, including off-campus student outreach and other recruitment activities such as open days where required. You will also work closely with the Associate Deans, Head of Department, and Programme Leaders in order to continue the development of the School’s teaching and learning initiatives and ensure the currency and innovative nature of the curriculum.
Research
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer will contribute to the ongoing development of the School’s growing research community and be able to go on to pursue a programme of research to a standard appropriate for consideration under the Research Excellence Framework (REF), including the ability to secure external funding opportunities.
Pastoral Support
You will contribute to the School’s academic and pastoral care of its students and to the enhancement of their learning, personal development and achievement, particularly through acting as a Personal Tutor.
Skills and experience required
You will have proven teaching experience at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, especially on a professional legal education programme in the following areas: Professional Ethics, Trail Advocacy, Criminal Litigation, Tort Law, and Family Law. You will also have experience of designing or contributing to the design of engaging and intellectually stimulating modules which have professional or industry relevance. Ideally you would also be able to offer experience of teaching an additional foundation of legal knowledge subject, and may have practical, legal, or other professional experience.
You will possess the ability to use technology to enhance the quality and flexibility of delivery to students, and to promote the activities of the School’s students. You will have subject expertise in Professional Ethics, Trail Advocacy, Criminal Litigation, Tort Law, and Family Law. Proficiency in English Language is critical, with good self-management and time management skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
An enthusiastic approach towards work and the work of the School within a business-facing University, and a commitment to the ongoing development of teaching and learning skills (in particular the growing use of technology in relation to blended learning activities) is essential for this role.
Qualifications required
You will hold a Bachelors degree, or equivalent qualification, as well as a Masters degree in Law or equivalent level professional qualification.
Having completed a PhD, or close to completion of PhD (no more than 3 months prior to viva), research or professional experience, a teaching qualification and/or Fellowship of Advance HE would be highly advantageous.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Dr Thomas Dunk (Head of Department of Law and Professional Legal Education) T.dunk@herts.ac.uk
Closing Date: 09 March 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: 063895
Date advert placed: 14 February 2025
The University offers every individual the opportunity to succeed. We want our staff to represent diverse life experiences and different cultural heritage. We recognise that the field is not ‘level’ and want to actively address barriers to progression. We also challenge stereotypes through stimulating discussions on sensitive topics and partner with networks both within and outside of the University to enhance inclusivity in the workplace. We wholeheartedly encourage and welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and LGBTQ+ backgrounds who are currently under-represented within our School. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
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