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UCL’s Faculty of Laws is a dynamic, highly respected and friendly community, which enjoys global recognition for the quality of its teaching and research. For almost 200 years, UCL Laws has been one of the leading centres of legal education in the world. Recognised as offering an outstanding educational experience to our students, we combine a strong theoretical foundation in the law with practical teaching from world-leading academics and practitioners.
About the role
UCL Faculty of Laws is looking to appoint as Lecturer in Law (1 or more posts) outstanding candidates with research interests and teaching expertise who will contribute to the Faculty’s development and advancement of Corporate Insolvency and / or Commercial law. Expertise in international trade law and / or corporate restructuring will be an advantage, and applications from colleagues who also have expertise in German Law most welcome.
About you
The UCL Academic Career Framework sets out four ‘domains’ of activity for teaching and research posts (Research; Education; Enterprise and External Engagement; and Institutional Citizenship). Appointments to a Lecturer in Law post are expected to make a balanced contribution across all four domains.
In the context of Research, applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have the ability and potential to produce internationally-excellent independent, original, significant, and rigorous research contributions in the relevant field. Applicants also need to demonstrate evidence of successful participation in high-quality Education (i.e. teaching) activity in relevant subject areas with students at any level.
In respect of Enterprise and External Engagement, Lecturer applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have the ability to make significant contributions to the promotion of research impact, and/or to evidence the ability to significantly or substantially engage with decision-makers and senior advisers in industry, the public sector, civil society, media or other relevant stakeholders and organisations outside of academia.
Finally, in respect of Institutional Citizenship, Lecturer (Grade 8) applicants should be able to demonstrate their commitment to making an effective personal contribution to the administration of a University department or other administrative unit. Applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, a strong sense of teamwork, the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds, and a demonstrable commitment to UCL’s equal opportunity policy.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site nursery • On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
UCL salary scales can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/sites/human_resources/files/2023_-_24_ucl_non-clinical_grade_structure_with_spinal_points_december_2023_update_1.3.pdf
A Job Description and Person Specification for the role can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Applications for the positions should be made online at www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully for the additional documents you are required to submit as part of your application. If you wish to have an informal and confidential discussion about your suitability for this post, and/or the duties attached to it, please contact Professor Kimberley Trapp, Deputy Dean (People) at k.trapp@ucl.ac.uk
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
