Fixed Term Contract: End Date: Not a Fixed Term Contract
Welsh Language: Not Applicable
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Lecturer in Law. The role is located in the Law School and is associated with the Centre for Protecting Women Online, funded by Research England. The successful candidate will work closely with the Law & Policy stream leads of the Centre.
We are looking for a lecturer who will play an active part in building the research culture in the centre and who is committed to collaborative research. They will use their research knowledge, skills, and grant‑bidding experience to conduct research activities, knowledge exchange and bidding. The role offers opportunities to collaborate with researchers in the centre to initiate, shape and develop funding applications for their own research. A successful candidate will also contribute to the Centre’s publications and knowledge‑exchange activities. Relevant training and professional development opportunities will be made available.
In the Law School, they will work in teams that produce and deliver innovative learning resources, focusing on the development and teaching of law at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Open University offers distance learning, with modules taught via core textbooks, VLE materials and online and face‑to‑face tutorials delivered by associate lecturers/tutors. If appointed, the successful candidate will work as part of teams of fellow academics, editors and producers to create innovative teaching and learning materials using a variety of media. They will also join a team working on existing modules to offer support to students and associate lecturers.
Key Responsibilities
* Play an active part in building and supporting research culture of the Centre for Protecting Women Online as well as the Law School.
* Initiate and build collaborations with external partners and researchers.
* Initiate, lead on and contribute to innovative funding bids relevant to the Law & Policy stream in collaboration with other researchers.
* Initiate and lead on research projects from start to completion.
* Take a lead role in dissemination of research carried out within the Law & Policy stream of the Centre (including writing academic and non‑academic publications; presenting research findings at conferences and events; communicating research to non‑academic and lay audiences via media).
* Work with the Centre’s Director and Work Stream leads to meet the strategic objectives set out in the Centre’s plan.
* Lead on design and delivery of knowledge‑exchange and impact activities.
* Contribute to current research‑related activities and projects in the Centre.
* Contribute to the delivery of the University’s research and knowledge‑exchange strategy.
* Supervise research students in areas aligned to the work of the Centre.
* Lead on design and writing of teaching and CPD material produced by the Centre for Protecting Women Online.
* Contribute to teaching in areas aligned to the work of the Centre to groups/individuals from diverse backgrounds.
* Play a leading role in the teaching of law across UG and PG curriculum.
* Contribute to academic management within the Centre, School, Faculty and University, as required.
About You
* A PhD or equivalent in law or related discipline.
* An undergraduate law degree or equivalent.
* A track record of research in law concerning women’s online safety and/or technology‑facilitated violence against women and girls.
* Evidence of high‑quality, REF‑returnable research outputs relevant to the Law & Policy stream, appropriate for career stage.
* A track record of applying for external research funding which can be evidenced.
* A commitment to conducting high‑quality research, evidenced by current and/or planned projects, a pipeline of relevant research outputs and/or knowledge‑exchange activity.
* A developing profile of teaching excellence in law and an ability and willingness to contribute to teaching across the foundation subjects of English law.
* Clear evidence of the ability to structure and write complex law teaching and assessment materials in English for online asynchronous delivery in an accurate, accessible and engaging manner suitable for students with a wide range of prior learning experiences.
* Ability to coordinate a number of collaborative research projects.
* Willingness to work as part of the team, including with Visiting Fellows and non‑academic partners, and in line with equal opportunities policies and practices.
* Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel in the UK and internationally.
* Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of Advance HE (formerly the Higher Education Academy) or PG CERT.
* Evidence of successful academic leadership.
* Evidence of successful PhD supervision to completion.
What’s in it for you?
At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all under‑represented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.
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