Lecturer of Law, University of Southampton, United Kingdom (Oct-2023)

University of Southampton seeking Law Teacher in Southampton Law School, Highfield Campus, UK (2023)

Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £38,205 to £56,021 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 20 November 2023
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 2498923JJ

About Southampton:

Southampton Law School is a global Law School, firmly rooted in the UK with a mission to respond to the greatest global challenges that humanity faces. We have a robust internationalization agenda and as a Law School in the Russell Group (QS ranked 78th) we are committed to research-driven legal education as well as engaged, innovative and impactful scholarship. Southampton Law School was ranked 16th in the UK in REF2021 for outputs. This places us in the top 25% of Law Schools in the UK, with 81% of all outputs submitted considered to be “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. Our triple helix approach (people, education, research and enterprise) accentuates the value of our people and exemplifies our constant pursuit of solidarity and social cohesion among staff members, who comprise a diverse international cohort of renowned leading as well as early career researchers.

We intend to strengthen our expertise through the appointment of a Lecturer with an interest in areas, such as Tort Law, Contract Law and/or Criminal Law.

What You Bring:

Successful candidates will have a PhD in Law (for the Level 5 position) or equivalent professional qualifications and experience and will be expected to make an all-around contribution to education and research delivery as well as fulfil a leadership role in the School. Candidates applying for the level 4 position will have evidence of registration for a PhD as well as significant progress towards completion. You will be expected to have a research profile including published work commensurate with your career stage. You will be committed to high-quality research and to building a vibrant student experience and community. Visible and collegiate, you will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the School’s activities including student recruitment and outreach.

What we can offer you:

Based at our lively Highfield campus, you will have access to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, as well as our sports complex, Hartley Library and Staff Social Centre. Having secured a £300m bond investment we are committed to investing in the University’s future and long-term stability.