Lifestyle implications Hours can be long due to research pressures and the balance of other responsibilities, but it is not necessary to be at the institution unless teaching. Resource implications and workload can increase stress levels. There are few constraints on dress or work styles. Travel Travel within a working day is occasional Absence from home at night is uncommon Overseas work or travel is occasional Gender balance Women are reasonably represented at lecturer level, but under represented in senior posts. A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is desirable A PG qualification, not necessarily a PhD, is desirable.
Differences exist in required balance between qualifications and experience.
Experience Pre-entry experience is desirable Teaching and professional experience provide an advantage. Scottish institutions look for experience, research completed, and published papers, along with degree and perhaps PG degree. In England, there is a preference for professional qualifications. There is a trend towards employing younger staff. Exceptions to this include mature entrants with their own law practice, and part-time staff.