Lecturer of Legal Theory - University of Glasgow

The School of Law seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Legal Theory and the Philosophy of Law.

The postholder will develop, lead and sustain research and scholarship of international standard and contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by delivering, organising and reviewing agreed teaching, assessment and administration processes to enhance learning and teaching in the School of Law.

It welcomes applications from candidates with a strong record in the research themes of Glasgow Legal Theory and especially those paying theoretical attention to key issues of sex, gender and race as they are affected by law in general or any of the particular areas of the legal doctrine.

The successful candidate will join the Glasgow Legal Theory Group, a leading community of legal theory in the UK and internationally. The group has strong interdisciplinary links with the department of philosophy and together they have established the Glasgow Law and Philosophy Network. The post will offer many opportunities to engage in research-led teaching and assume a leading role in our signature Joint Honours degree in Law & Philosophy.

This post is full time (35 hrs per week) and open ended.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Claire McDiarmid, Claire.McDiarmid@glasgow.ac.uk .