Associate Lecturer - Issues in Commercial Law

Birkbeck, University of London
February 23, 2025
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Associate Lecturer - Issues in Commercial Law

Birkbeck, University of London, has an excellent opportunity for an Associate Lecturer in Commercial Law and Practice. We're seeking someone with experience in practice to develop and teach on our postgraduate module.

Salary range

£68.13 per hour

Contract type

Fixed term

Mode

Part time

Grade

7

Business Unit

Birkbeck Law School

Closing date for applicants

23-Feb-2025

Ref No

2082

Are you passionate about commercial law, and financial transactions? Are you attracted to working for a leading London University with a unique mission for widening participation?

Birkbeck, University of London, has an excellent opportunity for an Associate Lecturer in Commercial Law and Practice. We're seeking someone with experience in practice to develop and teach on our postgraduate module.

As Associate Lecturer you would teach:

• Issues in Commercial Law (Level 7) • Teaching for 7.5 hours, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6-7:30pm, on campus at Birkbeck

You will join the teaching team in the School of Law, at Birkbeck, to teach on our Masters programme. This will provide you with the opportunity to work with experienced academic staff members in preparing your teaching materials, and to receive feedback and guidance on your teaching.

In order to be successful as Associate Lecturer, you will have:

  • Experience working in legal practice, as a solicitor, paralegal, arbitrator or other similar roles.
  • Knowledge of commercial law related subjects, such as aspects of corporate law and finance, insolvency, drafting of commercial contracts, mediation and arbitration.
  • Academic background, preferably a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, a PhD or close to completing a PhD and previous experience of teaching in higher education.
  • A proven track record of demonstrating effective presentation skills and good oral and written communication skills.
  • A good level of information and IT skills particularly in application to standard packages (e.g. word, spreadsheets, e-mail and internet use).
  • If this sounds like the role for you, apply with us today.

    Remuneration:

    Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £68.13 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 7 and is inclusive of a ‘Duties Related to Teaching Multiplier' at 2.5, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, assessment marking and other examining duties in connection with the course.

    Contract:

    Fixed term, four month contract - May to August 2025. Teaching evenings 6-9pm. Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 23 February 2025. Interview date: Monday 3 March 2025.

    Enquiries :

    If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Guido Comparato, Reader, Birkbeck Law School, at [email protected].

    If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact [email protected], providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered. www. birkbeck.ac.uk/jobs

    We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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