Position
Associate Professor in EU Law – University of Reading
Overview
The School of Law wishes to appoint an outstanding Associate Professor in EU 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. The successful applicant 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. Successful candidates will conduct research that 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).
We are a permanent, full‑time or part‑time position. The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 8 December 2025.
Qualifications
* A recognised record of research excellence in EU Law, commensurate with the level of the post
* An ability to conduct high quality (4* and 3* REF) research
* An internationally recognised expertise in EU Law
* Emerging global research esteem
* Ability to provide excellent teaching to UG and PG students in EU Law
* The ability to provide excellent supervision to PhD students
* Experience of academic leadership and wider contributions to academic life
* A well‑developed 5‑year research plan
* A willingness to play a significant role in the everyday life of the Law School
Interview Details
Interviews will be held: 23 January 2026 (provisional)
Contact
Professor James Devenney
Head of School of Law
Email: jd@reading.ac.uk
Sharon Sinclair‑Graham
School Director of Teaching and Learning
Email: sg@reading.ac.uk
Diversity & Equality
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. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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