Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law (Teaching & Research)

The University of Newcastle

Newcastle, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Salary:Lecturer Grade F: £39,347 to £44,263 per annumLecturer Grade G: £45,585 to £54, 395 per annumSenior Lecturer Grade H: £56,021 to £64,914 per annumNewcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.Closing Date: 08 May 2024The RoleNewcastle Law School seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law to join our forward thinking, inclusive Russell Group Law School that seeks to embed its values in all that it does: Challenge; Social Justice; Compassion; Wellbeing; Excellence; Responsibility; and Respect.We are looking for a passionate researcher in either Criminal Law (with a preference for research specialisms in racial and/or gender justice or challenging injustice within criminal law) or Intellectual Property law broadly defined (with a preference for those able to teach trademark and copyright in the context of digital technologies). Your research should engage with socially relevant and important questions that address current and future problems. A willingness to collaborate across legal fields and disciplines is also desirable.Newcastle Law School is a globally connected, locally rooted and compassionate community. We embrace diversity and advance social justice by addressing contemporary and future challenges through our research, our scholarship, our engagement with partners, and as a lasting impact of our legal education. We are based in Newcastle upon Tyne, a city with a wide variety of cultural, social and leisure offering, with outstanding schools and close proximity to beautiful nature and heritage sites. We want to appoint someone who shares our values, and who will work with us to realise them across all our areas of activity. We are particularly interested in the strengths and lived experiences of researchers from different ethnic groups and cultures to broaden the diversity of Newcastle Law School, as we strive to avoid perpetuating biases and oversights on legal research and legal education.If you see yourself in the above description, then please get in touch and consider applying. If you would like a confidential discussion about this role please contact Samantha Ryan, Head of Newcastle Law School atInterviews are expected to be held week commencing June 3rd.The University has developed an document which summarises the range of activities that academic colleagues may be expected to perform.Key AccountabilitiesTeaching & Learning

To provide high quality research led teaching activity
To supervise dissertation students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level (commensurate with experience)
Mentor and support students throughout their studies in the role of personal tutor
Set and mark assessment of modules in accordance with university standards and utilise on-line and digitised curricula and education frameworks
Contribute to curriculum development
Provide education for life, that engages, challenges and supports our students to discover and fulfil their potential both while they are studying with us and once they have graduated

Research

Conduct research that demonstrates international standards of excellence in terms of originality, signifigance and rigour
Contribute to the research profile of Newcastle Law School by publishing high quality outputs
Pursue external funding commensurate with experience
Potential to demonstrate impact by developing research-based solutions to real-world problems and engage with external stakeholders to develop the impact of your work
Supervise PGR (postgraduate research) students

Other

Operate as an active citizen in the Newcastle Law School community
Have a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and an understanding of how individual behaviour can contribute to a positive research and education culture
Undertake a range of administrative tasks to support your area of teaching, research and/or engagement
Take responsibility for a defined citizenship or leadership role
Contribute to the wider work of the School, Faculty and University through input to project teams, working groups and committees
Ability and skill to develop sustained relationships, including with internal colleagues, external partners and organisations

In addition, for Senior Lecturer Grade H:

As a senior colleague, make a positive citizenship contribution to the Newcastle Law School community
To provide academic leadership to colleagues and students
To have responsibility for the design, development, implementation and administration of successful new courses
Attract as well as supervise PGR students

The PersonThe level of appointment will be determined by your ability to meet the requirements of the person specification as outlined below.Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceLecturer Grade F

Ability to teach substantive criminal law or IP law (with a preference for those able to teach trademark and copyright in the context of digital technologies)
Evidence or the potential to provide an outstanding educational experience, rooted in strong disciplinary knowledge that engages, challenges, and inspires our students
Ability to deliver research-led teaching, making effective use of technology to enhance learning
Evidence or potential for internationalising the curricula
Ability to develop and secure research funding
Experience of or capability to publish international and world-leading research
Evidence of a developing national/international research profile
Evidence of ability to contribute to the research community of the Law School
Ability to supervise undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ research projects
Commitment to interdisciplinary working (Desirable)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organisational, time management and presentation skills
Demonstration of successful team working
Personal resilience in a context of change and fast paced environment
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Lecturer Grade GIn addition to providing evidence of your previous experience of the criteria above, to be considered for a Grade G Lectureship you must also meet the follow criteria:

A sustained national research profile and evidence of an established/developing international research profile
Evidence of developing and securing grant capture (desirable)
A track record of engaging with external stakeholders, generating real-world impact from research (desirable)
Experience of attracting and supervising PGR students (desirable)
Supervision of undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ research projects
Substantial experience of designing and delivering high quality teaching and learning material, resources and activities for students
Ability to undertake a management and leadership role
Evidence of active academic citizenship
Evidence of sustained teaching in the field of criminal or IP law

Senior Lecturer Grade HIn addition to meeting the criteria for the Lecturer Grade F/G to be considered for a Grade H Senior Lectureship you must also meet the follow criteria:

Evidence of experience of leading and delivering holistic, integrated programme-level design of learning, teaching and assessment strategies, to deliver learning opportunities that engage, challenge and inspire our students
Evidence of a sustained international research profile and proven track record in international and world-leading publications
Evidence of skills in organisation and leadership necessary for undertaking a management and leadership role in the School

QualificationsLecturer Grade F

A good Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
PhD (or equivalent) at or near completion (strictly within three months of submission at time of application) in a relevant subject

Desirable

A relevant Professional Body Membership as appropriate to the subject area
HE teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)

Lecturer Grade GIn addition to meeting the criteria for the Lecturer Grade F candidates must also meet the following criteria:

Completed PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

Senior Lecturer Grade HIn addition to meeting the criteria for the Lecturer Grade F/G candidates must also meet the following criteria:

HE teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.Requisition ID: 26939

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