Associate Professor in Commercial and/or Corporate Law

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking an Associate Professor in Commercial and/or Corporate Law to enhance its faculty. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching, research, and academic leadership within a vibrant community. The successful candidate will be recognized for their research excellence and will play a pivotal role in shaping the student experience. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, the University promotes a supportive environment for all staff and students. Join a progressive institution committed to academic excellence and innovation in legal education.

Qualifications

• Recognized record of research excellence in Commercial Law and/or Corporate Law.
• Experience in supervising PhD students and academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the teaching and learning agenda of the School of Law.
• Conduct high-quality research to enhance the school's reputation.

Skills

Research Excellence in Commercial Law

Research Excellence in Corporate Law

Teaching at UG and PG levels

PhD Supervision

Academic Leadership

Education

PhD in Law

Postgraduate Teaching Qualification

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Associate Professor in Commercial and/or Corporate Law, Reading

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Client:

University of Reading

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Closing Date - 23:59 on 2 June 2025

Interview Date - 17 July 2025 (provisionally)

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint a further outstanding Associate Professor in Commercial and/or Corporate Law to further enhance our academic faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic community with a global outlook and a focus on academic excellence. The successful applicant will contribute to the teaching and learning agenda of the School of Law and the student experience. They will also conduct research that enhances the research reputation of the School, which has achieved significant recognition in the latest Research Excellence Framework.

The Law School values diversity and inclusion.

You will have:

• A recognised record of research excellence in Commercial Law and/or Corporate Law, suitable for the level of the post;
• The ability to conduct high-quality (4* and 3* REF) research;
• Internationally recognised expertise in Commercial Law and/or Corporate Law;
• Emerging global research esteem;
• Ability to provide excellent teaching to UG and PG students in Commercial Law and/or Corporate Law;
• Ability to teach at least one core LL.B subject;
• Experience in supervising PhD students;
• Academic leadership experience and contributions to academic life;
• A well-developed 5-year research plan;
• Willingness to participate actively in the Law School community.

Contact details

• Professor James Devenney, Head of School of Law, [emailprotected]
• Sharon Sinclair-Graham, School Director of Teaching and Learning, [emailprotected]

The University promotes diversity and inclusion, supports gender and race equality initiatives, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working are welcomed and will be considered.