Candidates suitable for appointment as a Lecturer must have:


At least a Master’s degree specialising in the relevant area of law. Working towards the completion of a PhD would be an advantage.
Lecturing experience in the relevant area of law and/or other appropriate work experience; and
Evidence of research skills in the relevant area of law, as well as academic publications.


Candidates suitable for appointment as a Senior Lecturer must have:


At least a Master’s degree specialising in the relevant area of law and working towards the completion of a PhD. A PhD would be an advantage.
Lecturing experience in the relevant area of law and/or other appropriate work experience; 
Evidence of ability to effectively supervise academic research, including postgraduate student projects;
An established research record with publications in the relevant field of law; and
Evidence of active contribution to Department-level administration (or equivalent).


Candidates suitable for appointment as an Associate Professor must have:


A doctoral degree, or in exceptional circumstances an equivalent level of scholarship, specialising in the relevant area of law;
Substantial lecturing experience in the relevant area of law;
Demonstrable capacity to supervise at a postgraduate level;
A strong and consistent record of publications in the relevant area of law appropriate to the level of Associate Professor;
Solid evidence of administrative experience; and
Track record of socially responsive activities.


Candidates suitable for appointment as Professor must have:


A doctoral degree, or in exceptional circumstances an equivalent level of scholarship, specialising in the relevant area of law;
Extensive lecturing experience in the relevant area of law;
An established record of postgraduate supervision;
A strong and consistent record of publications in the relevant area of law appropriate to the level of Professor;
Solid evidence of academic leadership; and
Strong track record of socially responsive activities.


Responsibilities include (as appropriate to the relevant level of appointment):


Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the Department of Public Law focusing on the relevant area of law as required by the Department.
Supervising a cohort of Master’s and doctoral students.
Maintaining a research profile and publication output.
Providing academic leadership in the Department of Public Law generally, including curriculum development.
Contributing to university, faculty and departmental activities and administrative responsibilities.
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