Senior Lecturer/Reader in Environmental Law at Newcastle University

The level of appointment will be determined by your ability to meet the requirements of the person specification as outlined below.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Senior Lecturer

Evidence of sustained teaching experience in the area of environmental law and also in one or more of the foundational legal knowledge subjects
Ability to provide an outstanding educational experience rooted in strong disciplinary knowledge that engages, challenges and inspires our students
Ability to deliver research led teaching, making effective use of technology to enhance learning
Substantial experience of designing and delivering high quality teaching and learning material, resources and activities for students
Evidence of a sustained national and international research profile and proven track record in producing international and world-leading publications
Evidence of developing and securing grant capture (desirable)
A track record of engaging with external stakeholders, generating real-world impact from research (desirable)
Experience of attracting and supervising PGR students (desirable)
Supervision of undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ research projects
Evidence of active academic citizenship such as experience in an administrative role that supported teaching, research, engagement or student experience
Evidence of experience of leading and delivering holistic, integrated programme-level design of learning, teaching and assessment strategies, to deliver learning opportunities that engage, challenge and inspire our students
Evidence of skills in organisation and leadership necessary for undertaking a management and leadership role in the School
Personal resilience, able to work well in a challenging sector, sometimes managing conflicting priorities
(Reader) - In addition to those listed above for senior lecturer

In addition to the criteria above, to be considered for Reader you must also meet the following criteria

Experience in developing and delivering high quality, research-led teaching programmes
Experience of successful recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students
Engagement with the external research funding landscape and successful grant capture
Experience of cross-disciplinary research projects and/or educational programmes (desirable)
A successful track record of developing and delivering research which generates real-world impact (desirable)
Ability to provide inspirational leadership across teaching and/or research, commensurate with career stage
A track record of mentoring and supporting the development of colleagues across career stages
Ability and skill to develop sustained relationships, including with internal and external colleagues, international partners and external organisations
Qualifications

(Essential)

A good Honours degree in a relevant subject
PhD in a relevant subject
A relevant Professional Body Membership as appropriate to the subject area (Desirable)
HE teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)

Teaching & Learning

To provide high quality research led teaching activity
To supervise dissertation students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
Mentor and support students throughout their studies in the role of personal tutor
Set and mark assessment of modules in accordance with university standards and utilise on-line and digitised curricula and education frameworks
Contribute to curriculum and programme development as required
Research

Conduct research that demonstrates international standards of excellence in terms of originality, significance and rigour (REF 3* & 4*)
Contribute to the research profile of Newcastle Law School by publishing high quality outputs and engaging with the Non/Human Law research group as well as with relevant Newcastle University Centres of Research Excellence (NUCoREs)
Pursue external funding commensurate with experience
Potential to demonstrate impact by developing research-based solutions to real-world problems and engage with external stakeholders to develop the impact of your work
Supervise PGR (postgraduate research) students
Other

Operate as an active and collegial citizen in the Newcastle Law School community
Have a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and an understanding of how individual behaviour can contribute to a positive research and education culture
Undertake a range of administrative tasks to support your area of teaching, research, engagement and/or student experience
Take responsibility for a defined citizenship or leadership role
Contribute to the wider work of the School, Faculty and University through input to project teams, working groups and committees
Ability and skill to develop sustained relationships, including with internal colleagues, external partners and organisations
As a senior colleague, make a positive citizenship contribution to the Newcastle Law School community by providing academic leadership to colleagues and students
To have responsibility for the design, development, implementation and/or administration of programmes of study
Attract as well as supervise PGR students
In addition for appointment at Reader:

Engage with the external research funding environment (particularly UKRI and international) as an individual scholar and/or as someone whose work can contribute to large-scale collaborative initiatives.
Proactively advance and maximise the external impact of their research.
Work collaboratively with individuals, partner organisations, and non-HEIs.
Take a senior role in the school and contribute to our strategic development.
Provide leadership in attracting and supervising postgraduate research students.