Overview
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Full Time, Permanent
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 3rd November 2025. 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.
The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint a further outstanding lecturer in Shipping 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 which enhances the research reputation of the School.
Responsibilities
* Take an appropriate role in the teaching and learning agenda of the School of Law.
* Contribute to the student experience and academic life of the Law School.
* Conduct research to enhance the School’s research reputation.
* Engage in curriculum development and contribute to student experience initiatives.
Qualifications
* A relevant degree;
* A PhD (completed or very near to completion);
* A record of research outputs appropriate to stage of career;
* Specialist research subject knowledge in Shipping Law;
* Effective pedagogical and academic skills in teaching and tutoring;
* An ability to teach UG & PG students in Shipping Law modules;
* An ability to teach at least one UG core module;
* An ability to conduct high quality (4* and 3* REF) research;
* Appropriate interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
* The ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team, including working to deadlines and maintenance of appropriate documentation;
* Effective administration skills;
* Ability to lead curriculum development and/or student experience initiatives;
* Experience of teaching law (or an equivalent discipline) at University level;
* Experience of academic administration or wider contributions to academic life;
* Experience of pastoral role;
* A well developed 5 year research plan;
* A willingness to play a significant role in the everyday life of the Law School.
Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.
Interviews will be held: 5 December 2025 (provisionally)
Contacts
For More Information, Please Contact
Professor James Devenney, Head of School of Law, J.Devenney@Reading.ac.uk
Professor Rob Merkin, Professor of Commercial Law, R.Merkin@Reading.ac.uk
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Higher Education
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