At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and research in Public Law and Criminal Law, enhancing student experience.
- Company: Queen Mary University of London, known for academic excellence and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse applicants, with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant academic community and make a real impact in law education.
- Qualifications: PhD in Law or equivalent experience, with a strong research track record.
The predicted salary is between 64331 - 71834 £ per year.
The Reader will make significant contributions to the intellectual life of the School and teach and research in the fields of Public Law (including human rights) and/or criminal law. They will deliver high quality teaching which enhances student experience, as well as contributing as a senior academic leadership within the School.
The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. It is a full-time, permanent appointment, with a start date as soon as possible but at the latest by 1st January 2027.
You will have a PhD in Law, or relevant professional qualification, or equivalent professional experience, and a track record of high-quality research in the field of Public Law/Human Rights/Criminal Law, including publications in national and international journals, with clear and ambitious plans for future research. You will have evidence of the development and delivery of research-led teaching and assessment at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level and an understanding of student support. A higher education teaching accreditation is desirable.
The School of Law is one of five schools in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and has two organisational units: the Department of Law and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). Established in 1965, the Department of Law runs thriving undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a well-established international reputation for innovative research.
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work-life balance and family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities at the Mile End campus.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as disabled and/or Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic groups which are currently underrepresented in the Department of Law.
Closing Date: 26/08/2026, 23:55
Reader in Law (Teaching & Research) employer: Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the Business Development team. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a supportive academic environment.
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Queen Mary University of London Recruitment Team
