Associate Professor in Medical Law

Job title:

Associate Professor in Medical Law

Company:

University of Reading

Job description

Full Time and Permanent RoleThe closing date for applications is 23.59 on 25th July 2025Interview Date : TBCBy 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 UK Visas and Immigration Website.The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint a further outstanding Associate Professor in Medical 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 (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 Law School is committed to the values of diversity and inclusion.
You will have:

• A recognised record of research excellence in Medical Law, commensurate with the level of the post;
• An ability to conduct high quality (4* and 3* REF) research;
• An internationally recognised expertise in Medical Law;
• Emerging global research esteem;
• Ability to provide excellent teaching to UG and PG students in Medical Law;
• The ability to provide excellent teaching in at least one core LL.B subject;
• 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.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name Professor James Devenney
Contact Job Title Head of School of Law
Contact Email address J.Devenney@Reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Sharon Sinclair-Graham
Alternative Contact Job Title School Director of Teaching and Learning
Alternative Contact Email addressThe 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.£59,139 to £66,537 £59139 – £66537 per annum

Expected salary

£59139 – 66537 per year

Location

England

Job date

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:05:48 GMT

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