Associate Professor in Commercial and/or Corporate Law

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking an outstanding Associate Professor in Commercial and/or Corporate Law. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic community focused on academic excellence and research impact. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the teaching agenda and enhancing the student experience while conducting world-leading research. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce that champions equality and supports flexible working arrangements. This is a chance to make a significant impact in the field of law and foster the next generation of legal scholars.

Qualifications

• Recognized record of research excellence in Commercial and/or Corporate Law.
• Ability to conduct high-quality research and provide excellent teaching.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to enhance the school's reputation in Commercial and Corporate Law.
• Provide excellent teaching and supervision to students.

Skills

Research Excellence in Commercial Law

Research Excellence in Corporate Law

Teaching UG and PG students

PhD supervision

Academic leadership

Education

PhD in Law

Job description

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 take an appropriate role in the ambitious teaching and learning agenda of the School of Law, as well as the wider aspects of the student experience. Successful candidates will conduct research which enhances the research reputation of the School (in the latest Research Excellence Framework we doubled our percentage of 4* outputs and 99% of our research was judged to be world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised). The Law School is committed to the values of diversity and inclusion.

You will have:

1. A recognised record of research excellence in Commercial Law and/or Corporate Law, commensurate with the level of the post;
2. An ability to conduct high quality (4* and 3* REF) research;
3. An internationally recognised expertise in Commercial Law and/or Corporate Law;
4. Emerging global research esteem;
5. Ability to provide excellent teaching to UG and PG students in Commercial Law and/or Corporate Law;
6. The ability to provide excellent teaching in at least one core LL.B subject;
7. The ability to provide excellent supervision to PhD students;
8. Experience of academic leadership and wider contributions to academic life;
9. A well developed 5 year research plan;
10. A willingness to play a significant role in the everyday life of the Law School.

Contact details
Contact Name: Professor James Devenney
Contact Job Title: Head of School of Law
Contact Email address: [e-mail]
Alternative Contact Name: Sharon Sinclair-Graham
Alternative Contact Job Title: School Director of Teaching and Learning
Alternative Contact Email address: [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.