Associate Professor in Medical Law

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading is seeking an Associate Professor in Medical Law to join its dynamic faculty. This full-time, permanent role involves leading research initiatives, delivering high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and enhancing the student experience. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and diversity.

Qualifications

• Recognised research excellence in Medical Law.
• Ability to provide excellent teaching to UG and PG students.
• Experience of academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the research reputation of the School.
• Teach core subjects and supervise PhD students.
• Contribute to academic life and planning.

Skills

Research Excellence in Medical Law

High Quality Research

Teaching Ability

Academic Leadership

PhD Supervision

Education

PhD in Law or related discipline

Job description

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Associate Professor in Medical Law, Reading

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Client:

University of Reading

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Full Time and Permanent Role

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 25th July 2025

Interview Date : TBC

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 .

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint a further outstanding Associate Professor in Medical 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:

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

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

Alternative Contact Job Title School Director of Teaching and Learning

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.