Professor of Law

Newcastle University; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University recherche un Professeur de Droit pour rejoindre son école de droit dynamique et inclusive. Ce poste ouvert implique de mener des recherches de pointe, de contribuer à l'excellence académique et d'encadrer la prochaine génération de juristes. Les candidats doivent avoir un profil de recherche international et une expérience en leadership, tout en favorisant la diversité et l'inclusivité au sein de la communauté universitaire.

Benefits

Excellent package de vacances

Plans de pension généreux

Initiatives en matière de santé et de bien-être

Qualifications

• Profil de recherche international solide et bilan de publications.
• Expérience en leadership académique souhaitée.
• Engagement envers l'inclusivité et la diversité.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la recherche et l'enseignement dans le domaine du droit.
• Collaborer avec des partenaires externes et des disciplines variées.
• S'engager dans le mentorat des chercheurs en début de carrière.

Skills

International research profile

Academic leadership

Securing external grants

Mentoring early career researchers

Innovative teaching methods

Education

PhD in Law or related field

Job description

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Newcastle University offers excellent benefits, including a generous holiday package with options to buy more, great pension schemes, and various health and wellbeing initiatives.

Closing Date: 07 July 2025

Newcastle Law School seeks to appoint a Professor of Law to join our inclusive Russell Group Law School that values Challenge, Social Justice, Compassion, Wellbeing, Excellence, Responsibility, and Respect.

We welcome applications from candidates with a broad range of research specialisms who can collaborate across disciplines and with external partners. This open Chair position may focus on areas such as international economic/trade law, data protection law, comparative legal systems, socio-legal studies, private law, or related fields that enhance the societal impact of our research and education.

Candidates should demonstrate an excellent international research profile, experience in academic leadership, a record of securing external grants or impact, and a commitment to collegiality, inclusivity, and mentoring early career researchers. They should also be dedicated to delivering innovative teaching and supporting students and postgraduate researchers.

Further details are available in our candidate information pack here.

Newcastle Law School is a globally connected, locally rooted, and compassionate community. We embrace diversity and social justice by addressing contemporary challenges through our research, engagement, and legal education. We are especially interested in candidates from diverse ethnic backgrounds and cultures to enrich our community and avoid biases in legal research and education.

If you identify with the above, please consider applying. For a confidential discussion about this role, contact Samantha Ryan, Head of Newcastle Law School, at [e-mail].

Interview dates will be confirmed later.

Newcastle University is committed to dignity, respect, and inclusivity. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a safe, welcoming environment for all, including those fleeing violence and persecution.

We actively support diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from individuals who can contribute to our diverse community.

We hold a Silver Athena Swan Award for gender equality and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award for tackling race inequality. We are also a Disability Confident employer and support disabled applicants through our interview scheme. Additionally, we are members of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers across Europe.