Associate Professor in Commercial Law (Teaching and Research)

Job title:

Associate Professor in Commercial Law (Teaching and Research)

Company

University of Reading

Job description

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint an outstanding Associate Professor in Commercial Law 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 (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). We are seeking to appoint a candidate of internationally recognised research excellence who can provide research leadership and also contribute to teaching, administration and global engagement.The School welcomes applicants with an outstanding record of research in any area of Commercial Law. All relevant research sub-specialisms will be considered. The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needsResponsibilities will include:

• To contribute to the ambitious research agenda of the School of Law, particularly through world class research and impact in Commercial Law;
• To secure research funding as appropriate;
• To contribute to leadership and mentoring in the School of Law;
• To contribute to the global engagement agenda of the School of Law;
• To provide excellent teaching of UG and/or PG students;
• To provide excellent supervision of PGR students.

Interview date: 03/07/2024 (tentative)Informal contact detailsContact role: Head of School
Contact name: Professor James Devenney
Contact phone: 0118 3787500
Contact email:Alternative informal contact detailsContact role: Director of Research
Contact name: Professor Chris Hilson
Contact phone: 0118 3787501
Contact email:By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the .The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.£57,696 to £64,914 per annum

Expected salary

£57696 – 64914 per year

Location

England

Job date

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:58:02 GMT

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