0132-25 - Professor of Law

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professor of Law to enhance its research and teaching portfolio. This pivotal role involves providing strategic leadership in research, fostering an inclusive environment, and delivering exceptional teaching experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong international research profile and a commitment to collaborative management. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to promoting equality and diversity while offering flexible working arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of legal education and research at a leading university.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated international research profile with a track record of securing grants.
• Experience in academic leadership and commitment to developing early career researchers.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in research and scholarship within the department.
• Lead the development of a vibrant research environment and support teaching excellence.

Skills

Research Leadership

Teaching Excellence

Grant Securing

Collaborative Management

Inclusivity Commitment

Education

PhD in Law

Job description

Job Title: Professor of Law

To further enhance and strengthen our research and teaching portfolio, in line with our strategic objectives, Aston Law School, a department within the School of Law and Social Sciences, wishes to appoint a Professor of Law. The Professor will provide strategic leadership in research and scholarship within the department and will lead the development of our research environment. This role aims to support the subject group's progression towards future submissions to the Research Excellence Framework. We welcome applications from candidates with excellent teaching and research across all areas of law.

Candidates should demonstrate an excellent international research profile, a track record of securing external grants and/or impact, experience in academic leadership and collaborative management, and a commitment to collegiality, inclusivity, and the development of early career researchers. The successful candidate will be dedicated to delivering innovative and excellent teaching and will strive to provide an outstanding experience for students. All subject specialisms will be considered. The candidate is expected to have the capacity to collaborate with colleagues across disciplines within and beyond the School of Law and Social Sciences at Aston University.

For informal discussions regarding this position, please contact the interim Head of Aston Law School, Dr. Kristie Thomas, via email: [e-mail].

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote equality and diversity in all aspects of our work and have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including initiatives related to race and sexual orientation, to foster an inclusive workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston.

We value flexible working arrangements. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss available flexible working options for this role.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].