Job Description and Person
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Post title:
Stefan Cross Chair in Gender Discrimination Law
Academic Unit/Service:
Law
Faculty:
FBLA
Career Pathway:
Education, Research and Enterprise (ERE)
*ERE category:
Balanced Portfolio
Posts responsible to:
Head of Law School
Level:
7
Posts responsible for:
Post base:
Office-based
Job purpose
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To give research leadership in the field of Gender Discrimination Law as construed in relation to the
Equality Act 2010 and the relevant protected characteristics thereunder, including equal pay. To
conduct and disseminate academic research in this area of a standing consistent with the School’s
research strategy, and to establish a centre for the study of gender discrimination law.
To develop new and innovative educational content and engage in high quality teaching at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The post holder will be expected to play a leadership role in the School by taking on administrative
responsibility according to the needs of the School and by mentoring and developing early career
researchers.
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
% Time
1.
Sustain and enhance a significant national and international reputation for academic
Approx.
excellence in the field of gender discrimination law through a programme of research and 30 %
publication and the establishment of a centre for the study of gender discrimination law
2.
Plan and develop innovative research proposals, projects and funding bids as selfcontained items or as part of a broader programme
Approx.
In partnership with other members of the School, contribute to the research strategy and
provide leadership and mentoring
Approx.
Contribute to and support the educational objectives of the School by contributing to a
range of learning and teaching activities, including the delivery high quality high quality
legal education across a range of modules at all levels through lectures, seminars and
other formats.
Approx.
35 %
3.
4.
5%
5%
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
% Time
5.
Set and mark coursework and exams, providing effective, constructive and timely
feedback to students.
Approx.
Review teaching assessments and identify learning needs of students. Monitor, evaluate
and revise course design to ensure excellence and coherence. Identify areas where
current educational provision is in need of revision or improvement, planning and
developing innovative contributions to learning and teaching and assessment methods
within the School as appropriate.
Approx.
Supervise PhD students
Approx.
6.
7.
3%
2%
5%
8.
9.
Carry out management and administrative tasks associated with teaching research and
leadership.
Approx.
Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post
holder.
variable
15 %
%
Internal and external relationships
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Membership of Law School committees relevant to the post’s administrative, teaching and research
accountabilities, e.g. School Board, Board of Examiners, School Programme Board etc.
Membership of appropriate Faculty and University committees and decision-making bodies
Engagement with relevant national and international bodies in relation to gender discrimination law
Special Requirements
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Raise the profile of gender discrimination law at the University of Southampton and in the wider
academy, through the establishment of a research centre in this area and the dissemination of
research at relevant national and international forums.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications,
knowledge and
experience
PhD or equivalent professional
qualifications and experience in
Gender Discrimination Law
Membership of Higher Education
Academy
Detailed knowledge of Gender
Discrimination Law
A significant national and
international reputation in Gender
Discrimination Law
How to be
assessed
Membership of national or
international advisory bodies
CV and
Interview
Teaching qualification (PCAP or
equivalent)
A sustained record of excellence in
teaching and learning activities.
A sustained record of excellence in
research activities.
Involvement in national and
international events
Planning and
organising
Proven ability to champion and
oversee key contributions to faculty
and/or University research,
education and enterprise strategies.
CV
Proven ability to lead research
activities, grants and/or contracts of
national and international
importance.
CV and
Interview
Proven ability to lead the
development of education strategies
in the faculty through ongoing
leadership in the dissemination of
knowledge and/or curriculum
development.
CV and
Interview
Problem solving
and initiative
Proven ability to implement
successful change management
initiatives and formulate strategic
plans that reflect and support the
priority needs of the faculty and
University.
Management
and teamwork
Proven ability to oversee people and
resource management processes in
order to deliver key education,
research and enterprise activities.
Proven ability to make a sustained
contribution to academic leadership
at discipline, academic unit and
faculty level.
CV and
Interview
CV and
Interview
CV and
Interview
Proven ability to demonstrate
leadership abilities in Higher
Education and to raise performance
standards through own work areas.
CV and
Interview
Proven ability to recognise and deal
with obstacles and difficulties so
that the team can deliver.
CV and
Interview
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Communicating
and influencing
Proven ability to establish and build
major relationships with
stakeholders.
CV and
Interview
Proven ability to act as the main
figurehead for key activities,
developing important national and
international contacts.
CV
Able to contribute to the
development of the University’s
profile in the UK and internationally.
CV and
Interview
Proven ability to use influence to
develop positions or strategies.
Other skills and
behaviours
Compliance with relevant Health &
Safety issues
Positive attitude to colleagues and
students
Special
requirements
Able to attend national and
international conferences as
required.
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Interview
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Interview
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Interview
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JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
Is this an office-based post?
Yes
If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further
information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below.
☐ No
If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use
of VDU) please complete the analysis below.
Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety
of the post-holder.
## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required
for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
(<30% of time)
(30-60% of time)
(> 60% of time)
Outside work
Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace)
## Potential for exposure to body fluids
## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)
## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes,
biohazards). Specify below:
Frequent hand washing
Ionising radiation
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED
## Food handling
## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV)
## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)
## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers)
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Load manual handling
Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping
Repetitive pulling/pushing
Repetitive lifting
Standing for prolonged periods
Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)
Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting)
Gross motor grips
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES
Face to face contact with public
Lone working
## Shift work/night work/on call duties
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