Lecturer in Law

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This role is a 2-year Fixed Term Contract. 

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries.  We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Department of Economics and Law at Glasgow Caledonian University seeks to recruit a Lecturer in Law.  Law is a key area of strength for the University and is focused on our undergraduate LLB programme and our innovative LLM in International Commercial Law. The Department has seen significant growth in the last two years, and this is an opportunity to join a vibrant team.

 

Applications would be particularly welcome from candidates with teaching interests in private and commercial law. Integral to the work of our law team is our award-winning Law Clinic, which provides legal advice to the community and promotes greater public understanding of law. Legal professional skills are at the heart of the GCU Law programme and candidates who can bring industry experience into the classroom are also encouraged to apply.  

As a Lecturer in Law, you will have a focus on providing high-quality learning and teaching in these areas, underpinned by scholarly activity. Applicants should hold relevant qualifications in the subject area and be able to demonstrate significant recent experience of teaching. Lecturers are expected to contribute to the delivery and assessment of existing modules, supervision, and the enhancement of the student experience across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Prior experience of supporting student learning, teaching and assessment in higher education is essential. A higher education teaching qualification and/or Fellow status with AdvanceHE is desirable.

If you wish to know more about these opportunities, or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Andrew Tickell, Head of Department for Economics in Law andrew.tickell@gcu.ac.uk

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).