Job Reference1173-24
Date PostedFriday 28 February 2025
Application Closing DateSunday 30 March 2025 at 11.59pm
LocationPreston Campus
Salary£41,421 to £47,874 per annum
BasisFull Time
Contract TypeIndefinite
Job Category / TypeAcademic / Research
School / ServiceSchool of Law and Policing
Hours37.00 hours per week
Interview DateTo be confirmed
Job details
By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.
About the role:
In the School of Law and Policing we commit to provide for our law, policing, criminology, archaeology, forensic science and public services students, drawn from the UK and overseas, a learning experience which is stimulating, challenging, high quality and research informed. The School has a friendly, supportive and engaged staff base with a shared vision for excellence. With more than 150 successful, well qualified and culturally diverse academic staff, we are now looking to enhance our law expertise through the appointment of a lecturer. The post holder will contribute broadly to the School’s wide portfolio of taught law courses, supervise postgraduate research students and actively engage in either research, innovation or income generating activities. Utilising excellent communication and presentation skills the successful applicant will demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning and be able to teach/supervise dissertations up to postgraduate level.
For these positions the School is looking for individuals who can contribute to and have the ability to teach across a range of modules on our undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. We will consider all applications but are particularly interested in those who could teach Business Law and Practice, Consumer and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution including Tort and Contract Law, Property Law and Practice, Wills & Probate, Land Law and Equity and Trusts. We would welcome applicants who have experience delivering across a range of law programmes including (but not limited to) undergraduate, degree apprenticeships and SQE.
About you:
The successful applicants should hold a undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject together with a professional qualification as either solicitor or barrister. Ideally applicants will hold a teaching qualification or demonstrate willingness to undertake such a qualification. A willingness to participate with the School’s Advice and Resolution Centre and / or executive education & training and / or knowledge transfer work and/or undertake academic research activities is essential.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things.
Where opportunity creates success.
