Associate Tutor in Law

Cardiff School of Management is one of Cardiff Metropolitan University’s five schools. Based in our state-of-the-art facility near to the heart of the capital city we offer a wide range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Law is part of the School and this is a key post that will contribute to the ambitions of the University’s Strategic Plan (Strategy 2030).

The Department of Business, Management and Law runs several highly successful law Programmes, such as LLB (Hons), BA (Hons) Law and Criminology, BA (Hons) Business Law and Management and a Foundation in Legal Studies pathway. In 2024, we opened the CSM Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, in which students give legal advice and assistance under the supervision of experienced staff. Our teaching emphasises personal and skills development, with a focus on employability. We aim to place law in its socio-legal context to enhance understanding of its societal impact and develop analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills for all our graduates.

We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience of one or more of the following areas:

• Wills and Probate
• Applied skills in Advocacy
• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law

We are also keen to hear from individuals with expertise in the following additional areas:

• Tort Law
• Company and Commercial Law
• Youth, Inequality and Crime
• Family Law
• Access to Justice
• Punishment and Justice
• Legal and Professional Skills 

Please note that the session fee is inclusive of both teaching and associated duties, i.e. the hour of delivery plus one hour for the duties associated with that hour of delivery including preparation and assessment.

Main areas of responsibility 

1. To obtain and be familiar with relevant course documents which give information related to the aims and operation of the course, including the syllabus, methods of assessment, preferred teaching methods, information needed by students, course dates and times, etc.
2. To liaise with members of the programme team, as appropriate, in order to understand requirements, coordinate plans and administrative actions and to discuss changes.
3. To prepare effective course material which will fulfil the aims of the course, including enhancement of the learning experience through a student-centred approach.
4. To attend and deliver sessions as agreed, lecturing, leading discussions and otherwise providing guidance and advice and promoting learning, as required.
5. To prepare and mark, as required, any related written work, studio work, class work and examination papers, within the appropriate assessment procedures.
6. To provide constructive and timely feedback to students on their progress.
7. To keep such records of assessment and attendance as the University requires.
8. To observe class opening and closing times strictly.
9. To ensure that the Programme Director/Leader and the class are informed of their absence, where this is unavoidable, as far in advance as possible.
10. To provide, where appropriate, a course/work plan, set of objectives and reading lists to students.
11. To attend meetings, induction and development sessions as required. 

Essential Criteria

• A good honours degree and/or equivalent professional qualification.
• Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy’s Professional Recognition scheme.
• A good level of knowledge relevant to the subject and professional area.
• Evidence of undertaking continuous professional development (CPD).
• A sound understanding of pedagogy.
• A broad understanding of subject area.
• Ability to design teaching and learning material.
• Ability to employ appropriate assessment methods.
• Ability to undertake administrative duties in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Ability to plan workloads.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and to use initiative and problem-solving skills to improve performance.
• Ability to communicate and disseminate complex and conceptual ideas in a variety of ways – presentations, reports, learning materials.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships as part of a professional team.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Quality Standards.

How to apply 

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Angela Joseph ajoseph@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

We use the person specification as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page. 

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.