Regius Professorship of Civil Law

Guardian Jobs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty of Law at Oxford is seeking a Regius Professor of Civil Law to lead in legal scholarship and education. This prestigious role requires a scholar with a strong background in Roman Law and the ability to foster interdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will oversee teaching and research, contributing to the future of legal studies globally. Applications close on June 23, 2025.

Qualifications

• Outstanding record of internationally recognized scholarship.
• Excellent publication record indicating potential for further significant work.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level academic leadership in Roman Law.
• Lead the development of pioneering concepts and methodologies.
• Design and teach courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

Skills

Leadership

Research

Teaching

Education

PhD in Law

Job description

Regius Professorship of Civil Law

Faculty of Law in association with All Souls College

The Faculty of Law and All Souls College are seeking applications for the Regius Professorship of Civil Law, with effect from 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Regius Professorship of Civil Law is the oldest professorship in Law at Oxford. The new Regius Professor will play a leading role in the future of legal studies both in the University and worldwide. We are seeking a scholar who will maintain and advance a tradition of outstanding legal scholarship, informed by advanced learning in Roman Law. The role is strategically important due to the significance of Roman Law in the evolution of modern laws, the internationalization of many areas of law in the 21st century, and the connections between the common law, European Union laws, and civil law countries, with Roman Law providing a common frame of reference across juridical and political evolutions in both civilian and common law jurisdictions.

You will be required to provide high-level academic leadership in Oxford in Roman Law, its principles and history, and in some other branch of law. You will lead the development of pioneering concepts and methodologies to open new research avenues and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. You will lead an international research program, prepare funding applications, and support junior colleagues in research activities. You will design and teach courses at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels, supervise postgraduate research students, and serve as a member of the Governing Body and trustee of All Souls College.

You should have an outstanding record of internationally recognized scholarship, with an excellent publication record indicating potential for further significant work during your tenure. Besides excellence in research, teaching, and supervision, you should possess the intellectual leadership skills necessary to support colleagues and foster outstanding research and teaching in Civil Law at all levels.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon UK time on Monday 23 June 2025.

Interviews are expected to be held in October 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor John Armour, Dean of the Faculty of Law ([e-mail]), in strict confidence.

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