Position Overview & Specifications

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint a further outstanding Lecturer in Law (widely defined) 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. Successful applicants 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. The successful candidate 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 post is available in any area of Law but we particularly welcome applicants in EU Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Intellectual Property Law and/or International Trade Law.

The Law School is committed to the values of diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities will include:

Delivering excellent teaching on modules including at least one core undergraduate law module;
Contributing to programme development and/or module design;
Contributing to the wider student experience;
Enhancing the School’s reputation and environment for research;
Contributing to administrative tasks in the School of Law as appropriate to the level of appointment;
Applying, where appropriate, for external funding and managing successful grants;
Conducting research leading to outputs of internationally recognised (4* and 3* REF) quality and, where relevant, developing an impact strategy for this research.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

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. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Interview Date: 5 June 2023

Contact role:

Head of School

Contact role:

Deputy Head of School

Contact name:

Professor James Devenney

Contact name:

Professor Jo Phoenix

Contact phone:

0118 378 7500

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