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Assistant Professor (£46,735 - £55,755 p.a.) Permanent, full‑time position (36.5 hours per week).
About The Role
Warwick Law School seeks to appoint one permanent Assistant Professor from 1st September 2026 to join our vibrant and supportive team. We would particularly welcome applicants who teach in EU Law and/or Trusts Law, but applications are welcome from candidates who teach and research in other areas of law that fit with the Warwick Law School’s curriculum, Law in Context approach, and breadth of activities.
About You
* Experience and expertise to contribute to undergraduate teaching in the specified areas, contextualised with current and evolving research.
* Potential to teach postgraduates.
* Expectation to undertake high‑quality research and teaching, contribute to student experience and academic governance of the School.
* Completed PhD or proven that it will be conferred by the start of the appointment on 1st September 2026.
Selected candidates will attend presentations and interviews on Tuesday 24th March 2026.
Terms and Conditions of Employment specify that staff must live within a reasonable travelling distance of their place of work.
About The Department
Founded in 1968, now with over 1100 students and 70 full‑time academic staff, we have evolved into one of the leading law schools in the UK. We emphasise innovative and high‑quality teaching within a broad and contextual curriculum. Our teaching standards and research quality have received high ratings in both NSS and REF results (ranked 8th overall in 2022). The quality of our teaching has been recognised with two National Teaching Fellowships and several Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence. We maintain a strong research culture with several active research centres.
Professional Services Team
The School of Law is supported by a dedicated Professional Services team, whose areas of expertise include student services, student engagement and experience, research, academic technology, outreach, human resources, marketing and communications, finance, events delivery, and governance.
Diversity
Our community is diverse with staff from many countries and backgrounds. We are committed to embedding principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all everyday practices. Student body: 32% international undergraduates, 80% postgraduate, 72% identify as BAME, and in 2024 17% of home first‑year undergraduates came with a contextual offer.
Athena Swan Award
We hold a Departmental Silver Award and the University holds an Institutional Silver Award. We support staff with caring responsibilities, generous parental leave policies, onsite childcare, and childcare vouchers. We endorse Athena Swan principles and provide a flexible working environment.
About The University
World‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. Ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time).
To apply, click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. Include a CV and a cover letter.
Your CV should include:
* Education and employment history (most recent employment).
* Any other relevant experience (e.g., volunteering, extracurricular).
* Details of any career breaks (parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).
Your cover letter should explain:
* Motivations for applying to the role.
* Examples of how you meet essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).
Interview date: Tuesday 24th March 2026; Start date: 1st September 2026.
What We Offer
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. We are a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively encourage underrepresented groups.
Safeguarding & DBS
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to DBS checks at the appropriate level.
* Anyone subject to a barring order must not undertake work with barred group.
* All employees, volunteers, and partners share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who disclose a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team.
Job Description
JD Assistant Professor (111013).pdf – 232KB (opens in a new window).
Eligibility
Right to work in the UK. If you need sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, follow the provided link for further information.
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