Lecturer in Law
Short info about job
Company: University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Department: School of Law, College of Business and Law
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1292 1598480
Fax: +44-1241 4214050
Detail information about job Lecturer in Law. Terms and conditions vacancy
The School of Law at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, University of Canterbury, is seeking to make two appointments at the level of Lecturer.
The Law School has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and professional contribution. Programmes offered by the Law School comprise the LLB, LLM and the Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ). The Law School also has a vibrant research student programme.
The School is seeking applicants with expertise in or a willingness to develop expertise in legal method and first year teaching, private law, commercial law, criminal law/ criminal justice, and technology and the law. The School is interested in applicants with experience in digital and distance learning law and/or criminal justice programme delivery. Applicants with an interest in and a commitment to Tikanga Māori and Māori legal issues are strongly encouraged to apply.
Lecturers are expected to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate courses as well as supervise honours and postgraduate students. Lecturers are expected to undertake and develop an active programme of high quality research and scholarly publishing, as well as provide a positive contribution to the administration of the school and the University more generally. Applicants with appropriate expertise may be required to teach into the Bachelor of Criminal Justice as well as the LLB.
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the level of appointment. Research in the Law School is supported by an Academic Development Fund and the Research and Conference Fund.
The closing date for these positions is: Sunday, 10 September 2017.
The University of Canterbury is committed to promoting a world-class learning environment through research and teaching excellence, and has a vision statement of 'People Prepared to Make a Difference'. You will have the opportunity to work alongside members of a diverse academic community and enrich your own professional and personal development.
For information about the range of benefits in joining UC please visit us online at: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus
Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume and any additional attachments combined into one document and submitted online.
Further information about this role can be obtained by contacting Professor Karen Scott, Head of the School of Law, [email protected].
Internal candidates should apply via the Careers option in Employee Self-Service: https://ucpeople.canterbury.ac.nz
The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and actively seeks to meet its obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi.