Main duties and responsibilities

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a strong focus on delivering quality teaching and learning and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. As a culturally rich university with a deep commitment to the public good, the DMU community strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The University prides itself as being a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation.

Faculty/Directorate

The Faculty of Business and Law delivers a wide range of undergraduate courses, designed with employability in mind and providing the professional skills and practical experiences needed to succeed in the modern world. In the Law School, our Law Lab Enterprise provides students with outstanding practical legal education opportunities, including the Justice Clinic, speed interviewing, networking events, programmes for aspiring solicitors and barristers, Street Law, a book club and fundraising events for access to justice charities.

Role

To provide excellent teaching for the university in the following core legal subjects: Land Law and Equity and Trusts. Additionally, applicants will be expected to have relevant expertise in other areas of law. Of particular interest are applicants with an interest in Intellectual Property Law and/or Family Law/International Child Law.

Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will be expected to become an active citizen of the subject group and the faculty, engaging in research and/or scholarship, international collaborative partnerships, support on corporate/ executive education and to work closely with local business communities.

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