Faculty of Business and

Law

Professor of Law

Further Particulars

Manchester Metropolitan University

All Saints

Manchester

M15 6BH

mmu.ac.uk

Manchester Law School

The Faculty of Business and Law brings

together the Business School and Manchester

Law School and supports 7,000 students in the

new £75m teaching and research headquarters.

The new Faculty has a global vision and

continues to contribute to the economic growth

of the region and beyond..

The Business School has a proud heritage of

supporting industry and commerce. With a

reputation for professionally recognised and

vocationally focused education, we offer

undergraduate, postgraduate and higher

research degrees across accountancy and

finance, business and management, creative

and digital disciplines.

Manchester Law School has an exceptional

reputation in both the professional and academic

community with extensive links to the

Northwest's legal profession. This is

underpinned by a network of research active

academics, many of whom continue to practise,

producing internationally recognised research.

Our excellent links with business and

professional bodies is complemented by a

strong focus on transformational, applied

research, supported by teaching with emphasis

on responsible and ethical management,

enterprise and entrepreneurship.

Our vision is to become one of the leading

Faculties of Business and Law in the UK,

exemplified by our academic scholarship,

professional recognition, and research respected

for its relevance and impact that adds value to

organisations and society.

In this way, we ensure that research firmly

underpins the curriculum, and our strong

external focus ensures that the research we do

is transferable and is able to support industry

and commerce as well as inform public policy.

Rod Humphreys

Acting Dean, Faculty of Business and Law

We are one of the UK’s

largest and most popular

universities. We have

transformed our estate and

research infrastructure with a

£350 million investment in

our award-winning

campuses.

In 2013, we instigated a wide-ranging,

independent review of our research and

knowledge exchange outputs and strengths. This

demonstrated that in terms of output and impact,

we have significant depth and breadth in our

research excellence.

A key strategic aim is to be among the UK’s

leading research universities by 2020. Our

Governors have approved an innovative and

ambitious research strategy, with a bold

statement of our commitment to, and future

investment in research excellence.

In support of this strategic aim, we are investing

in our research capabilities and capacity across

all our faculties.

We are inviting applications from

world-class researchers to join us as Professors

within our rapidly-developing research

community. We will provide investment, support

and access to world-class facilities to help you

develop your research impact, profile and career,

and help us create our future.

Professor John Brooks

Vice-Chancellor

Manchester Metropolitan University

Introduction from the

Vice-Chancellor

Faculty of Business and Law

Manchester Law School Professor of Law

Further Particulars

Welcome from the

Dean of Faculty

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Professor of Law Research at Manchester Law School

Manchester Law School has an exceptional reputation in both the

professional and academic community with extensive links to the

Northwest's legal profession. This is underpinned by a network of

research active academics, many of whom continue to practice, producing internationally recognised research.

Great legal networkers

With well established links to the Northern Circuit

and the region’s leading legal community, every

member of our academic team frequently

consults with legal experts, to ensure every

element of our study programmes are up to date

and professionally relevant.

Manchester Law School has strong working

relationships with a number of top legal

organisations in the North West region. These

ties mean we are able to offer students valuable

career building opportunities, such as work

placements, Pro Bono work and once-in-a-

lifetime experiences.

Our professional partners include New Charter

Housing Trust Group, a £90m-turnover social

housing provider employing some 800

people and Duncan Gibbins Solicitors, a

Knowsley-based law firm offering two

annual prizes for selected MMU Law students.

Exceptional Facilities

Located at the heart of the University campus,

Manchester Law School benefits from

exceptional facilities, with the additional

advantage of being adjacent to the £75m

Business School and Student Hub.

The University has a strong profile in both the

professional and academic communities and we

pride ourselves on our students’ success in their

legal careers and for producing internationally

recognised research.

The Faculty has a global vision and continues to

contribute to the economic growth of the region

and beyond.

Faculty of Business and Law

Manchester Law School

Professor of Law

Further Particulars

You will be an existing Professor or highly

ambitious to attain Professorship status.

• You will be an established researcher in any

area of Law with a strong track record of

publications and success in obtaining external

funding commensurate with the discipline.

• You will be expected to join the School

management team and play an active role in

School and Faculty research activity.

• You will manage law research activity across

a number of research groupings within the

University and ensure that research activity in

law is aligned with the Faculty and School

strategic plans. This represents an

opportunity to join a popular and growing Law

School and play a key role in driving forward

our plans for development in research

including helping to develop new areas of

research, mentor early career researchers

and lead on the Law School strategy for all

research activities.

For further information including a complete MMU

Professor role profile and full details of how to

apply please refer to pages 10 and 11 at the back

of this brochure.

World-leading research

Underpinned by a network of research-active

academics, Manchester Law School has been

instrumental in developing new research in an

array of subject disciplines including:

Law and Social Justice

Gender and Sexual Orientation Law

Law and Medical Ethics

Environmental Law

Information Technology Law

Human Rights

Leading academics

The Law School is home to over 80 staff –

including experienced legal professionals, many

of whom continue to practise, working alongside

distinguished academics.

Every member of our academic team has well-

established links to the legal community,

frequently consulting with them to ensure that

every element of our study is professionally

relevant.

At Manchester Law School, we are proud to

count some of the country’s most acclaimed,

published academics and researchers, amongst

our teaching team. Professor Stephen Whittle for

example, has pioneered change and

advancements for the rights of transsexual

people through judicial means in the UK, Europe

and thoughout the world.

Research Context

Research Context

Manchester Law School is part of the Faculty of

Business and Law and is a large and diverse

School with a strong mix of undergraduate,

postgraduate and professional programmes

underpinned by scholarship, research and

professional practice.

We have a focus on skills development across all

programmes as well as ensuring that the student

experience is as good as it can possibly be.

As part of the University 50:50 Vision, the Law

School is making a strategic investment in order

to build on existing research strengths in law and

make significant further progress in this area.

The postholder will be instrumental in devising a

new law research strategy to align with the

University vision and will also be the Law School

lead on research.

The RAE2008 outcome for MMU was excellent. In excess of a third

of our research was rated either world leading or internationally

excellent and we demonstrated world-class outcomes in Healthcare

Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Business and

Management, Social Work and Social Policy, Sociology, Education,

English Language and Literature, Philosophy, Art and Design and

the Contemporary Arts and Performance.

Manchester Metropolitan University REF2014

Our Education research has changed the

approach of every early years professional in the

UK and our research in creative writing and the

arts is ensuring that Manchester remains a

cultural powerhouse exporting ideas and models

for innovation across the international landscape.

Research income is growing rapidly with

applications to major sponsors increasing by 60%

from 2012/13 to 2013/14 resulting in a 100%

increase in research awards. PhD conferment

rates are growing steadily with an increased

number returned to REF2014. The quality of our

research environment is evidenced by the

achievement of standards for the professional

development of staff. We hold Investors in People

“Gold” Status that puts us amongst the top 1.5%

of organisations in the UK, we have EU HR

Excellence in Research accreditation, we are

signatories to the Manifesto for Engaging the

Public in Research and have achieved Athena

Swan status. Our research infrastructure has

benefited from a £200 million investment in the

estate including significant new equipment and

research laboratories.

Planning for the next REF cycle is already well

underway through the adoption of a refreshed

Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy

and accompanying investment in enhanced

resources to support research management

including solutions for assessing quality through

research metrics, compliance with Open Access

agendas and streamlined support for pre- and

post-award procedures.

Our approach to REF2014 aimed to build upon

this RAE success and to increase the research

profile and reputation of the University whilst

continuing to increase the proportion of staff

actively engaged in world class research.

Our final REF2014 submission reflected these

aims as we returned 339 staff with over 1100

outputs into 13 separate units of assessment. We

managed to maintain the scale of our submission

despite a national expectation that overall

numbers might fall in the face of increased

funding selectivity.

Our largest returns were into Unit of Assessments

3: Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing

and Pharmacy and 34: Art and Design, History,

Theory and Practice. Confidence in the quality of

our research was reflected in increased numbers

being returned to Earth Systems and

Environmental Science, General Engineering and

Philosophy whilst numbers were maintained in

disciplines such as Computer Science, Business

and Management, Sociology, Education and

English Language and Literature.

The reach and significance of our impact on the

economy and wider society was illustrated

through 41 impact case studies. Our research

underpins international Government pledges on

carbon emissions in aviation; it has helped to

save lives by transforming the rapid diagnosis of

deadly microbial infections; it directly informs two

of the protected characteristics in the Single

Equality Scheme improving the human rights of

hundreds of thousands of people; we support the

growth of regional businesses and are

transforming the quality of local high streets.

mmu.ac.uk/research/ref/

Faculty of Business and Law

Manchester Law School Professor of Law

Further Particulars

Faculty of Business and Law

Manchester Law School

Professor of Law

Further Particulars

Manchester Metropolitan University is a key

part of this success and we are very

committed to having a major part to play in

the development of the city and the region as

a whole. The University attracts students from

all over the UK and is a popular choice for

students from the North West region who

make up over 60 per cent of our student

body.

We welcome more than 2,700 international

students from 118 countries, and the Greater

Manchester area is home to more

international students than any other UK

region, outside London. We offer a truly

multicultural experience to students who

decide to study with us.

89 per cent of our graduates go straight into

work or further study within six months of

graduation. The majority, more than 70 per

cent, remain in the North West and contribute

to the economic success and reputation of

the region.

We have now completed our move from

seven campuses to two with the completion

of our Birley Building. A total of £350 million

has been invested since 2006, to give us an

outstanding campus for teaching, learning

and research, and support our aim to be the

University for World-Class Professionals.

Manchester is one of the most extensive higher education centres

in Europe and undoubtedly the most popular city for students in

the UK. Professionally focussed courses Programmes range from law conversion and

specialist professional training for aspiring

solicitors and barristers, to engaging research.

The School is home to over 600 postgraduate

students preparing themselves to enter a broad

range of careers in the legal profession. Indeed,

our programmes have been created in

consultation with local legal practices and

professional bodies to reflect the most up-to-date

needs of the industry.

An international university With an international student population of over

2700, the University hosts students from over 100

different countries and has a strong global

presence. We are experts in teaching, enterprise

and research, providing international students with

the academic experience and professional support

they need to achieve their goals.

Experts in the field The University boasts over 4,000 staff across

a range of teams and disciplines, each with a

passion for their particular area of expertise. The

Law School is home to over 80 staff – including

experienced legal professionals, many of whom

continue to practise, working alongside

distinguished academics. Every member of the

academic team has well-established links to the

legal community, frequently consulting with the

sector to ensure that every element of study is

professionally relevant.

World-leading research

Underpinned by a network of research-active

academics, Manchester Law School has been

instrumental in developing new research in an

array of subject disciplines including:

Law and Social Justice

Gender and Sexual Orientation Law

Law and Medical Ethics

Environmental Law

Information Technology Law

Human Rights

Manchester Law School Manchester: a great university city

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Faculty of Business and Law

Manchester Law School Professor of Law

Further Particulars

Applicants are requested to apply online,

paying close attention to the key shortlisting

criteria identified for this role and to attach a

full cv, letter of application including

publication list. A full job description and

person specification is available online and as

part of this pack.

It is anticipated that shortlisted candidates will

be notified by early December and interviews

will be held during January 2015.

The University’s normal selection process for

senior appointments includes a presentation

and panel interview. Your invitation to

interview will contain more detail on the

process, presentation topic (or other

preparatory work required) and the

composition of the panel.

The University offers a competitive starting

salary and the opportunity for further

progression assessed by personal

performance in line with agreed objectives

and the University’s strategic direction.

A summary of the Professoriate Performance

and Remuneration Scheme is attached for

your information.

The successful candidate will receive a full

statement of the terms and conditions of

employment for Senior Staff.

The post carries an entitlement to annual

leave of 35 days + statutory and bank

holidays (normally 8 days). The holiday year

runs from September – August.

The successful candidate will be contractually

enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

(TPS). Membership of the Universities’

Superannuation Scheme (USS) may also be

possible on request.

The University has a scheme to provide

support for relocation expenses in approved

circumstances. Details will be available (if

appropriate) to the successful candidate.

• If you are invited for interview, you will be

asked to bring original documentary evidence

of your right to work in the UK. You will be

provided with a list of appropriate documents

which can be provided as evidence.

• Due to the nature of this role and the level of

qualifications required, the University may be

able to apply for a sponsorship certificate for

an exceptional candidate who does not have

a pre-existing right to work in the UK.

• Full details of the process and documentation

required will be discussed with the successful

candidate.

• Reasonable travel and incidental expenses

incurred in attending the interview will be

reimbursed. Please ensure that you retain all

receipts.

Applicant Information

Principal Accountabilities

Substantial international reputation in

scholarship and research in high quality

journals, influential monographs, highly

regarded books or highly regarded exhibitions

or performances.

Strong record in obtaining research funding

and planning for future funding opportunities.

Skills to lead and manage a research team,

train and mentor staff, postdoctoral researchers

and students.

Ability to contribute to the development of your

discipline at MMU, including active involvement

in relevant national and international networks.

Ability to contribute actively to the development

and delivery of learning and teaching activity of

your Department/School.

A doctorate level qualification in a relevant

discipline or other equivalent professional

qualifications or experience.

Manchester Metropolitan University Role of Professor

Manchester Metropolitan University aims to recruit professors of

the highest standing to support our strategic vision. You will be

expected to provide strategic leadership, lead a research

programme, lead and support knowledge exchange activities and

contribute to teaching and management.

Publish outputs of internationally excellent

quality as appropriate to the discipline.

Develop and maintain a portfolio of research

grants and contracts of significant value.

Manage a significant portfolio of knowledge

exchange activities with demonstrable social

and/or economic impact.

Play a leading role in the strategic development

of your Department/School, Faculty and

University.

Develop academic staff, research fellows,

assistants and students to achieve

internationally excellent research outputs.

Lead a successful research Group/Centre.

Deliver a teaching commitment at

undergraduate and postgraduate level, to

supervise postgraduate research students and

provide academic and pastoral advice to

students.

Demonstrate leadership and support for your

colleagues; and excel in academic citizenship.

Essential selection criteria to be assessed from

the application and further at interview:

To assist you in illustrating how you can meet our

requirements and to demonstrate your strengths,

our expectation is that you will:

Selection process

Salary

General terms and conditions of employment

Entitlement to work in the United Kingdom

Interview expenses

For more information, please visit:

www.mmu.ac.uk/createourfuture/

To arrange an informal, confidential discussion

please call our dedicated team on:

0161 247 1505

Email: createourfuture@mmu.ac.uk

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