Job profile
Associate Professor in Commercial Law
Location: Whiteknights Campus
Posted: 29/06/2026
Job details
* Salary: £59,966 - £67,468 (Grade 8)
* Contract: Full time (35 hours) per week
* Type: Academic
* Posting date: 02/06/2026
* Job reference: SRF53538
Job description
Full Time (35 hours), Permanent position
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 29 June 2026
Interviews will be held: 20 July 2026 (provisional)
The interview will include a presentation prior to the interview.
The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint an outstanding Associate Professor in Commercial Law (as broadly defined but particularly in a field international commercial law) to further enhance our academic faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant community with a global outlook and a focus on academic excellence. Successful candidates 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 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.
Qualifications
* A relevant degree;
* A PhD (completed);
* A recognised record of high-quality research outputs (REF 3* or 4*) appropriate to stage of career;
* Specialist research subject knowledge in Commercial Law (broadly defined but particularly in area of international commercial law);
* A record of research funding applications with at least one successful grant application;
* Evidence of emerging global research esteem;
* Evidence of effective academic leadership;
* Record of engagement with external stakeholders;
* Supervised at least one PGR student to completion;
* Effective pedagogical and academic skills in teaching and tutoring;
* Evidence of teaching UG & PG students on Commercial Law modules;
* Ability to teach at least one core LLB subject;
* Evidence of leading curriculum development and/or student experience initiatives;
* Appropriate interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
* Evidence of working effectively and flexibly in a team, including working to deadlines and maintenance of appropriate documentation;
* Evidence of effective administration skills;
* Experience of UG and PG teaching law at University level;
* Experience of academic administration, leadership or wider contributions to academic life;
* Experience of pastoral role;
* A well-developed 5-year research plan;
* Enthusiastic, reliable, resourceful, flexible disposition;
* A willingness to play a significant role in the everyday life of the Law School.
Contact
Contact Name: Professor Mark Poustie
Job Title: Head of School of Law
Email: m.r.poustie@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Professor Sharon Sinclair Graham
Alternative Job Title: Professor of Law, Deputy Head of the School of Law
Alternative Email: sharon.sinclair-graham@reading.ac.uk
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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