Lecturer in Law

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Department 

Goldsmiths Law combines a comprehensive and wide -ranging legal education with a distinctive focus on creative approaches to law, which prioritise social justice and the public good. We are consistently highly ranked for teaching excellence, student experience, graduate outcomes and research excellence. Our Law programme is delivered by academics at the forefront of legal and interdisciplinary research, supported by colleagues in the School of Global Change and a network of leading legal practitioners. We place a strong emphasis on community and public engagement and strive to create excellent knowledge transfer opportunities.

About the Role

We are looking for a Lecturer in Law with expertise in Private Law, and are particularly interested in speaking to candidates with research or teaching in the areas of Intellectual Property, Commercial Law and/or AI. Teaching in other core law modules would also be most welcome.

About the Candidate

Candidates will have a proven ability to produce internationally recognised research. We are committed to nurturing research and pedagogical development, and the role holder will be warmly encouraged to play a central role in all aspects of life at Goldsmiths Law.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive