Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law
Salary: Grade 7 (£37,099 - £44,263 p.a.) or 8 (£45,585 - £54,395 p.a.)
This role will be based on the main campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Are you an outstanding individual with the ambition to join a thriving law school and to contribute to the further development of the School and its research centres? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience?
The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.
The School of Law at Leeds is a successful, dynamic law school, which was ranked 4th overall in the UK for the quality of its research in REF 2021 and 1st for the impact of its research on society. We are seeking to appoint high calibre individuals with a strong research and teaching profile to complement our existing research strengths. The successful candidate will contribute to the national and international profile and standing of the School’s highly successful Centre for Business Law & Practice.
An ability to teach intellectual property law and one or more foundational subjects is essential and we particularly welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests also in corporate/commercial law (broadly conceived).
As a research active academic, you will be expected to maintain a strong research and publication record, and to enhance the School’s research activities and research culture.
You will deliver undergraduate and taught postgraduate modules in appropriate subject areas. You will also supervise dissertations and PhD candidates. You will be expected to undertake a normal load of administrative duties within the School and work within the context of University values and policies, which are designed to promote dignity, diversity and inclusiveness.
The appointment offers considerable potential for personal initiative and fulfilment through work within a centre of research excellence and a growing law school.
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Professor Graham Dutfield, Professor of International Governance
Email: g.m.dutfield@leeds.ac.uk
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