Senior Lecturer in Law - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

Senior Lecturer in Law - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

About us

The Dickson Poon School of Law at Kings College London is one of the oldest law schools in England and recognised as one of the best law schools in the world. We are based in the East Wing of Somerset House, a Grade One listed building, on our Strand Campus, a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice and Inns of Court in the heart of legal London.

Our location enables us to have excellent contacts with practitioners and policymakers, and we have a strong tradition of engagement with the legal profession.

About the role

The Dickson Poon School of Law is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Law who has already developed significant experience in applying for and being awarded external grants. The candidate is expected to be to give guidance to other mid and early career academics in winning external funding.

The candidate will also contribute to the teaching, research, and other academic and professional activities at The Dickson Poon School of Law.

The successful candidate will have a PhD and evidence of success in obtaining grants from research councils, charities or industry. They should be keen to gain further experience in research led teaching roles with active involvement in the administration and academic life of a thriving law school.

The successful candidates principal teaching may be in any area of law, and post-holders may be asked to contribute to the undergraduate programmes, including our core modules.

In relation to their research, the successful candidates will be impact-focused and able contribute, if applicable, to the research priorities of the research centres in the School of Law.

The successful candidate will be welcomed as an integral part of our faculty. It is an exciting time to join us as we implement our new vision and strategic direction. This role will contribute to how we shape the future of our vibrant and internationally renowned Law School.

This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.