Requirement

Applications are invited for the post of College Lecturer in Law for a fixed term commencing on 1 October 2022 until 30 September 2025. Applications are welcome from individuals with interests in any area of law taught within the Cambridge Law Tripos. However, preference may be given to applicants who teach subjects other than those already offered by the current law fellows.



It should be noted that the College has particular teaching needs in Family Law, Criminal Law, Roman Law, Law of Tort, and several advanced private law subjects within the Cambridge Law Tripos. The successful candidate will be required to teach at the undergraduate level for six hours per week if they hold a post in the University or ten hours per week otherwise.



The appointment will be for a fixed term of three years starting on 1 October 2022, with a possibility of a one-year extension to 30 September 2026. The current annual stipend of a College Lecturer who does not hold a University or other office is on the University Single Pay Spine - points 45 to 53 (currently in the range £37,467 to £47,419). This salary is pensionable under the University Superannuation Scheme (USS). In addition, a Fellow may have accommodation in College subject to availability; there is a £3,380 (indexed) residents’ reduction in salary for Fellows who choose to occupy residential college accommodation. Accommodation may also be available for accompanied Fellows, at a cost which varies depending on the requirement.



Should the successful candidate wish to serve as a College Tutor at Caius, providing pastoral support for students in a range of subjects, the additional stipend is currently £8,919. Service as director of studies is also separately remunerated.



The successful candidate will be elected to a Fellowship of Gonville & Caius College to be held for the duration of their tenure as College Lecturer.



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Benefits

• Generous pension scheme; 21.6% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit
• Accommodation in College (subject to availability)
• Enhanced Parental leave
• Nursery workplace scheme
• Up to 10 meals per week gratis, and other dining rights
• Expenses and allowances in line with College Policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• College gym

Equality of opportunity

• The College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society and in particular, from people who may be under-represented in our community.
• Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.

Application Process

Online applications, including a letter of application and a full Curriculum Vitae, should be completed by 12 noon BST on Tuesday 21 June 2022.

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During the application the following details will be required:

• Full contact details including telephone numbers and email;
• Educational qualifications (with relevant dates);
• Appointments and awards held;
• Any salary, stipend or financial assistance to be received after 1 October 2022;
• A brief statement of the candidate’s research interests (no more than 1500 words);
• List of publications, working papers etc;
• Papers in the Law Tripos which the candidate is willing to teach;
• Confirmation of the right to employment in the UK; and
• Names and email addresses of two referees.

- Applicants must ensure that two confidential references are sent to careers@cai.cam.ac.uk, by 12 noon BST on Tuesday 21 June 2022.

- Short-listed candidates will be notified in the week beginning 27 June 2022

- Interviews will be held 11 July

- The outcome of the application will be communicated to all candidates by 20 July 2022



It is intended that the successful candidate will take up their appointment on 1 October 2022.



Information about the Law Faculty can be obtained from www.law.cam.ac.uk and about the College from www.cai.cam.ac.uk.