Job Description

Salary

Starting salary: 42,882

Contractual hours

36

Basis

Full time

Package

35 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and University closure days

Job category/type

Academic

Date posted

23/04/2025

Job reference

SMU12081



The School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Law to contribute their expertise to the growing teaching and research environment of the Law School. We are keen to attract candidates with demonstrable expertise in:

o Law of Tort
o Employment Law
o Legal Practice

You would be expected to develop and deliver innovative teaching on the School's law programmes at postgraduate, undergraduate and foundation level.
You should demonstrate experience of excellence and innovation in teaching and curriculum development within Higher Education, as well as relevant research or professional outputs.

You should have a subject relevant degree.

You would ideally possess a doctoral-level qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent research experience, and/or commensurate professional experience in a relevant field.

You should be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm and aptitude for the enhancement of student learning including the development of employability skills for professional practice.

You would be expected to model professional excellence and St Mary's values of respect, inclusiveness, generosity of spirit and excellence. We are looking for a team player who takes on challenges to achieve best practice in all they do.

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

St Mary's University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble



Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.

Closing date:

5 June 2025

Interview date:

TBC