Lecturer in Competition Law (Research & Teaching Track)

at  University of Glasgow

JOB DETAILS

Posted 27 January 2025
Salary Grade 7/8, £40,247 - £45,163 / £49,250 - £56,921 per annum
End date 24 February 2025
LocationGlasgow
Job Family Research and Teaching
Reference164711

JOB DESCRIPTION

The School of Law seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Competition Law at Grade 7 or 8, who will undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/Colleges strategic objectives. The successful candidate will contribute in particular to the delivery, teaching and development of competition law of the UK, EU and US at both undergraduate and masters level.
The School of Law is ranked 43rd amongst law schools globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. It is a centre for innovative world leading research and excellence in education. We are proud to be an international law school with a rich heritage. Law was one of the four original faculties established by the University upon its founding in 1451. The subject has been taught continuously since 1714. Today, we teach students from over 30 countries with a staff from across the world.

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The successful candidate will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career. Information on the programme can be found on our website at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/all/pay/ecdp/
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Claire McDiarmid, Claire.McDiarmid@glasgow.ac.uk

JOB PURPOSE

To undertake research of international excellence and contribute to knowledge exchange activities relative to the discipline, contribute to learning and teaching on agreed programmes and undertake administration and service activities in line with the School/College’s strategic objectives. For appointment at Grade 8, a substantial contribution will include leading high quality research activities and delivering, organising and reviewing key areas of teaching and learning within the School. This is a Post-doctoral role in Competition Law at the School of Law.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and progress individual/joint research projects of international standard in Competition Law with the support of a mentor, as required.
2. Write up research findings/outcomes for publication in leading journals for dissemination as appropriate, identifying potential sources and contributing to funding applications as an individual or team member.
3. Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications.
4. Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses within the subject area in accordance with the subject’s priorities including accepting responsibilities as course co-ordinator for one or more courses.
5. Contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum in a manner that supports a research-led and scholarly approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.
6. Participate fully in examination and other assessment processes, as appropriate, using a variety of methods and techniques and to provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
7. Contribute to the development of theory and practice in the subject area.
8. Supervise individual student projects at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and to contribute to the supervision and training of postgraduate research students, as appropriate, to ensure their effective development
9. Take on administrative or management roles within the subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.
10. Engage in professional development as appropriate.
11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan – World Changers Together. https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/strategy/