Associate Professor of Law

University of Bradford; Bradford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the School of Law at the University of Bradford as an Associate Professor to contribute to impactful teaching and research initiatives. This role focuses on modules such as International Banking Law, Investment Law, and Financial Regulation. Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages academic excellence and diversity, with comprehensive benefits including family-friendly policies and a modern campus. Suitable candidates should hold a PhD and exemplify commitment to teaching and research.

Benefits

30 days holiday and 13 statutory days

Family-friendly policies

Health services including Eye clinic and Physiotherapy

Food & drink outlets

Generous benefit schemes

Qualifications

• PhD in law is essential for the role.
• Honours degree in law or a related area required.
• Experience in programme leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and research excellence in law.
• Teach undergraduate and LLM modules.
• Engage in curriculum development and research activities.

Skills

Research excellence

Curriculum development

Teaching International Banking Law

Teaching International Investment Law

Teaching International Financial Regulation

Education

PhD in law

Honours degree in law or related subject area

Job description

Faculty of Mgmt, Law and Social Sciences

School of Law

Salary: £59,139 to £66,537 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 14 July 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: HR0183484-1

Faculty

This is an exciting time to join the School of Law at the University of Bradford. We are a modern and progressive Law School invested in developing the lawyers of the future. Our curriculum addresses emerging legal issues, and employability is core to our study programmes and extracurricular activities including the Law Clinic, Mooting, and our Career Booster programme. Our high standard of teaching is underpinned by rigorous and innovative research which is policy-oriented and promotes social justice. We are proud to have a broad range of partners who provide real-world experience and commercial awareness, enabling our students to excel in a competitive environment and make a positive impact in the modern workplace.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting, and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

What you will be doing:

We are currently seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in law to join our enthusiastic and motivated team of academics to continue to build the profile of the school by contributing to learning and research excellence. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in International Banking Law, International Investment Law, and International Financial Regulation to contribute towards the development and teaching of these and other related modules on our LLM programmes. They will also be required to teach one or more areas of our undergraduate curriculum and should ideally have some experience in programme leadership.

Qualifications/Experience:

• PhD in law
• Honours degree in law or related subject area
• 30 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas)
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation
• Counselling & mental health services
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology schemes, and shopping discounts

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people who work in diverse ways. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Further institutional details around the Curriculum Framework at the University of Bradford can be found at:

For informal enquiries about the above position, please contact:

Professor Engobo Emeseh, Head of the School of Law at [e-mail]

Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford, we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident, and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.