Associate Professor of Law

University of Bradford; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bradford invites applications for an Associate Professor in their School of Law. This role focuses on contributing to teaching and research excellence, particularly in International Banking Law and related disciplines. Successful candidates will bring a strong research background, including a PhD, and demonstrate experience in programme leadership, making meaningful contributions to both the academic community and the broader legal landscape.

Qualifications

• Strong and active research profile with internationally recognized publications.
• Experience in supervising PhD students.
• Record of attracting research funding.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to learning and research excellence in law.
• Teach modules on International Banking Law, International Investment Law, and related areas.
• Engage in programme leadership.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Programme Leadership

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: £58,596 to £65,814 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 27 June 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: HR0183484

This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

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 extra-curricular 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 that enables 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 development and teaching of these and other related modules on our LLM programmes. S/he will also be required to teach one or more areas of our UG curriculum and should ideally have some experience in programme leadership.

Qualifications/Experience

• PhD in law
• Honours degree in law or related subject area
• You will have a strong and active research profile evidenced by internationally recognised research publications in the relevant field(s)
• Successful supervision of PhD students to completion
• A record of attracting research funding or demonstrate the potential to do so, as well as other esteem indicators.

Celebrating Diversity

The University of Bradford recognises and embraces 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.

Additional Information

Further information about the School of Law is available at: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/law/

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

Curriculum Framework

For informal enquiries about the above position, please contact

Professor Engobo Emeseh, Head of the School of Law

Contact details available upon request.

Apply Online

Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the university’s careers portal.

Further Details

• Job Description

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, including pregnancy or maternity leave.

In line with our commitments to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident, and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from individuals with these characteristics. The university also has staff networks providing peer support and safe spaces for staff of diverse identities.