Lecturer in Canadian Law

Job title:

Lecturer in Canadian Law

Company

University of Leicester

Job description

About the roleThe Leicester Law School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Canadian Law to support the School’s teaching activities. We are particularly looking for candidates to enhance our provision of Canadian Law modules, including Foundations of Canadian Law and Canadian Constitutional Law, as well as delivering teaching on our other core and optional modules at undergraduate level on our various LLB programmes.You will facilitate student learning using a comprehensive range of delivery methods including lectures, seminars and tutoring. You will be confident in reviewing, evaluating and developing the key skills of students, working to provide world class teaching and learning opportunities and regularly collecting and responding to student feedback. You will additionally support the employability prospects of our Canadian students through your professional knowledge and links to the profession in Canada.This role is available on either our Teaching Focussed or Professionals in Practice academic career pathway. Further details on the difference between the two pathways can be found in the job summaries.About youAs the ideal candidate you will have experience in the practice of law in either England and Wales or Canada, or hold a PhD in law. We are looking for someone with a real passion for the subject matter, capable of inspiring interest, curiosity and drive for learning in our students. You may not necessarily have higher education teaching experience, but be able to demonstrate some experience in the teaching and training of others and a commitment to developing your own teaching skills. You will be motivated to provide the very best experience for our students using your expertise and skill to ensure all reach their potential.Additional informationInformal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Sally Kyd on .Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 17 June 2024.As part of your application, please upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the essential and any desirable criteria for the role.The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.Grade 8 £44,263 to £54,395 per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Expected salary

Location

Leicester

Job date

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:07:49 GMT

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