Overview
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Salary: £41,220 - £47,728 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Senior Lecturer
Department: Law
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Location: Birmingham campus with hybrid working (4 days on campus, 1 day working from home, non-contractual benefit; location may vary based on teaching/meetings)
About Arden University: Arden is an aspirational and multi-award-winning university focused on innovation and digital education, aiming to be the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide.
About our Department: The Law Department sits within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology, focusing on practice-ready programmes and collaboration across campuses and online.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an innovative and professional individual with experience creating high-quality digital learning materials to join our growing Law Department. You will be highly motivated and committed to delivering an excellent teaching and learning environment. You will have a good understanding of the Qualifying Law Degree and Solicitors Qualifying Examinations, as well as broader industry issues, and will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate provisions. You will report to a Senior Lecturer in Law and will:
* Deliver engaging and dynamic workshops face-to-face and online for campus-based and distance-learning students.
* Take on module leadership, ensuring quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
* Design effective digital teaching material for undergraduate and postgraduate study to meet defined learning objectives.
* Manage teaching activity and reflect on practice with support as needed.
* Undertake administrative activities to support teaching and learning.
* Contribute to Department-level activity.
* Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
About You
Essential Skills / Experience
* Postgraduate qualification in English Law.
* Ability to teach across the LLB curriculum including foundations of legal knowledge and at least two other modules offered by the Law Department, including modules linked to the SQE.
* AdvanceHE Recognition - FHEA or willingness to achieve within 12-18 months.
* Experience in current and effective teaching, learning and assessment practices in Higher Education and ability to contribute to Arden’s programmes and student outcomes.
* Experience or interest in supervising/training junior legal staff in the absence of formal teaching experience.
Desirable Skills / Experience
* PhD in Law and/or legal practice experience (welcome but not essential).
* FHEA or equivalent teaching qualification preferred; willing to support obtaining HE teaching qualification and advanced HE Fellowship.
* Experience in supporting clinical legal education.
For informal discussion, please email Harriet Jones, Head of Department, hjones@arden.ac.uk.
Why Arden
At Arden, you will join a passionate team committed to accessible education with excellent benefits including:
* 30 days holiday + bank holidays
* Generous Aviva pension plan (company contributions from 7%)
* SimplyHealth plan option
* Private Medical Insurance (where applicable)
* Perkbox benefits
* Study Arden courses for free with discount for family/friends
* Other benefits, including a Golden Ticket for gifting Arden education
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Arden is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet essential criteria. Indicate interest on the application form to be considered under this scheme. Arden is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Sponsorship statement: Some roles may not meet Skilled Worker visa requirements; we welcome applications from those who may be eligible via alternative routes.
Closing Date
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November
We reserve the right to close early if we receive sufficient applications or to respond to business needs. Please submit your application early to avoid missing opportunities.
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