Lecturer in Law
The School of Law wishes to appoint 2 full-time Lecturers to join its growing team. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Teaching and Research career track. We would be particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates having expertise in one or more of the following areas: Public Law, Public International Law and Energy Law.
School/Section:
Law
Staff Category:
Academic
Position Type:
Full Time
Duration of Post:
Substantive
GRADE:
Grade 7
Salary From :
£45,585
Salary to :
£54,395
Location:
Aberdeen
Closing Date :
20/10/2023
Ref No :
LAW076A
Documents:
- Further Particulars.pdf
(PDF, 1272.61kb)
The School of Law is an ambitious School with a long history of high-quality teaching and research. We regularly rank in the Top 10 UK Law Schools (ranked 9 in Times and Sunday Times 2024). We are committed to equality and diversity and hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We welcome applications from Early Career Researchers, including those applying for their first academic position, and applications on a full-time or part-time basis. We have a supportive research culture, and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in one or more of the School’s Research Centres, namely, the Centre for Private International Law, the Centre for Commercial Law, the Centre for Constitutional and Public International Law, the Centre for Energy Law and the Centre for Scots Law.
Our learning environment is one of support and personal development leading to well-rounded and highly employable graduates from across Scotland, the UK, the EU and more internationally. The School of Law offers a range of LLB degrees, including 5-year programmes involving language study and a year’s study abroad, and a two-year accelerated degree for graduates. A varied Graduate programme is offered with a range of taught Masters’ degrees including Public International Law and Energy Transition Law. The School also has a strong PhD training programme and vibrant postdoctoral research community.
In view of the School’s plans for internationalisation and online learning, some foreign travel and/or engagement in distance learning activities may be required.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £45,585 – £54,395 per annum and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit http://www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here/
Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Laura Sleigh, HR Adviser (e-mail: [email protected]) for further information.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 October 2023
Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact either Prof Greg Gordon, Head of School, or Prof Justin Borg-Barthet, Senior Academic Line Manager.
Prof Greg W. Gordon, Head of School
Prof Justin Borg Barthet, Senior Academic Line Manager
Please do not send application forms or CVs to Prof Gordon or Prof Borg Barthet.
Please quote reference number LAW076A on all correspondence
The University pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff.
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