Application Deadline: June 2, 2021.
JOB NUMBER:Â FAC01336
CONTRACT TYPE:Â Open Ended
LOCATION: Stirling Campus
GRADE: Grade8 £41,526-£49,553 p.a.
FACULTY/SERVICE:Â Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Post Details:Â Full time, Open ended
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 02 June 2021
Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 16 June 2021
For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311
The Post
Stirling Law School wishes to appoint a suitably qualified Lecturer (Grade 8 – Teaching & Research) in Public International Law and Public Law. We are especially keen to receive applications from candidates who can bring a new dimension to our existing research strengths, especially in human rights. A research/teaching specialism in Immigration Law would be of particular interest but we welcome applications from across the subject area.
Public International Law and Public Law are central to our growing undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes in the Law School, and the successful candidate would contribute to a world-leading team of scholars in this field. The main responsibilities are to: teach and supervise postgraduate and undergraduate students; pursue research; and undertake administrative duties as appropriate to the grade of appointment.
Initially, the successful applicant will be responsible for:
(a) coordinating and delivering specialist modules and dissertation supervision in the LLB/BA (Hons) programmes;
(b) coordinating and delivering Public Law in the LLB/BA (Hons) programmes;
(c) supervising PGR students;
(d) contributing to, and leading, research and impact activity within their area of specialism.
The post is research active, which requires the production and publication of high quality work and the contribution to ongoing bids for research funding. The successful candidate will be a member of a wider collaborative community across the University, contributing to interdisciplinary research and teaching with impact.
All staff members can anticipate involvement in teaching, research and course administration with our international partners, and we are particularly keen to hear from applicants who can help develop these.
Informal enquiries about the post can be made to the Head of Law, Dr David McArdle, [email protected]
Description of Duties
Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, establish a distinctive programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
Supervise research students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
Design, teach and assess a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including online/digital programmes where required.
Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning
Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
Participate in, and develop, networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
PhD in relevant discipline
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Established track record of high quality published research
A record of involvement in applications for external funding for research and/or knowledge transfer
Experience of supervising dissertation projects across the range of undergraduate/ postgraduate
Experience of providing high quality teaching across a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
Experience of designing and delivering course modules
Evidence of successful co-ordination, support, supervision, management and/or mentoring of others
Desirable Criteria
Qualifications
Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and be working towards Fellowship
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Evidence of collaborative research with other institutions and interdisciplinary work
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning support as a key contribution to high quality student learning
Experience of supervising doctoral students
Evidence of programme innovation and development
Evidence or knowledge to support international activities
Evidence or knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework
Behaviours and Competencies
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
Managing self and personal skills
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Using resources effectively
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
Engaging with the wider context
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
Developing self and others
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
Working together
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Achieving Results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
About Us
The University of Stirling’s largest faculty has earned a reputation for delivering some of the most highly-rated Arts and Humanities courses in the country. With a focus on innovation, exploration and creativity, you’ll be part of a vibrant environment defined by world-class teaching and research.
Staff thrive in a dynamic culture where collaboration is key, international links abound and the desire to make a meaningful contribution to society is always at the forefront of our minds.
Law and Philosophy is defined by outstanding teaching, research and student satisfaction rates. We claimed top spot in Scotland for Law research outputs in REF 2014, while most research conducted by Philosophy staff was rated world-leading or internationally excellent during the same assessment. Our expertise informs our teaching, from undergraduate level through to our Law and Philosophy postgraduate courses and thriving PhD programme.
The University
The University of Stirling is a leading UK teaching and research-intensive university, created by Royal Charter in 1967. Since its foundation, the University has embraced its role as an innovative, intellectual and cultural institution with a pioneering spirit and a passion for excellence in all that it does.
In 2016, the University launched its current Strategic Plan https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/
With three-quarters of its research ranked world-leading and internationally-excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2014), the University’s groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research makes a difference to society and has a positive impact on communities worldwide. Stirling’s research is making a positive impact on people’s health, education and wellbeing, with key strengths across our research themes of: Cultures, Communities and Society; Global Security and Resilience; and Living Well. The University collaborates with international governments and policymakers, businesses, industry, and charitable organisations, to tackle and provide solutions to some of the toughest global societal challenges.
For more information on working at Stirling, please visit https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/
The University offers great benefits such as generous annual leave and membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme. Additionally staff can benefit from a reduced membership rate at the University’s excellent Sport Centre facilities.
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