Lecturer in Law x 2

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Interviews will take place on Monday 3 July 2023

Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural University with a global outlook, dedicated to delivering social innovation. Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fifth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, 69^th globally for social impact, and the top modern university in Scotland for research power. In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe.

GCU is committed to widening participation, delivering positive outcomes for our students, and we’re Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

Law is a key area of strength for the University and is focused on our undergraduate programme, the LLB. Integral to the work of our law team is our award-winning Law Clinic, which provides legal advice to the community. 

The Department of Economics and Law at Glasgow Caledonian University seeks to recruit 2 lecturing posts. The first post, a Lecturer in Law, will contribute across our Scots Private and Commercial Law modules.    

The second post, a Lecturer in Law, whose field of expertise will cover Scottish Criminal Law and Criminal Justice modules.  The successful candidate will contribute across a number of modules in this field.  

With a PhD (or nearing completion) and/or recent experience of legal practice, you’ll have the ability to deliver excellent teaching. We encourage independent thought and welcome the ability to use initiative. You’ll possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You will work as part close-knit programme team and be expected to teach and manage modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level, take on leadership roles as appropriate, and engage in further development of the subject area.

Further details on this post are available by contacting Dr Nick McKerrell (Senior Lecturer): n.mckerrell@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).