At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and research in Public Law and Criminal Law, enhancing student experience.
- Company: Join Queen Mary University of London, a leader in academic excellence and social justice.
- 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: Make a real impact in law education and contribute to innovative research.
- Qualifications: PhD in Law or equivalent experience, with a strong research track record.
The predicted salary is between 47000 - 55000 £ 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.
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. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
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.
The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London.
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.
Reader in Law (Teaching & Research) employer: Technical University of Denmark
The University is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With the flexibility of hybrid working and generous leave entitlements, including 36 days off, staff are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the academic success of students in the Faculty of History.
Contact Details:
Technical University of Denmark Recruitment Team
