Assistant Professor x2 (111391-0326) in Coventry

The Warwick Law School seeks to appoint two permanent Assistant Professors from 1st September 2026 to join our vibrant and supportive team. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute on a lasting basis to one or more of the School's foundation modules (Criminal Law; Tort Law; Understanding Law in Context; Constitutional & Administrative Law related modules; Contract Law; Property Law).

Location: Terms and Conditions of Employment specify that staff must live within a reasonable travelling distance of their place of work in order to fulfil all of the duties of the role.

PhD Status: Please note that applications from candidates who have not been awarded a PhD by closing deadline will be disregarded.

The successful candidate will have experience and expertise to be able to contribute to undergraduate teaching in the areas specified above, and that this can be achieved contextually in relation to current and evolving research. There may also be the opportunity to teach postgraduates. If the above areas are additional to a candidate’s preferred subject areas, they will be supported in other subjects, and the chosen candidate will be expected to undertake high-quality research and teaching. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to student experience and academic governance of the School. The selection of candidates will be based on candidates’ experience and fit to the criteria detailed in the person specification.

About The Department: School of Law 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 the importance of 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: One of the strengths of the School of Law is the diversity of the community. Our talented staff come from many different countries and backgrounds. We are committed to imbedding principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all of our everyday practices. The diverse nature of our student body is notable, with international students comprising 32% of our undergraduate population and 80% of our postgraduate population, 72% of our students identify as BAME, and in 2024 17% of our home first-year undergraduate students came to us with a contextual offer. We are proud to be a leading department in the University in this area.

Athena Swan Award: At the School of Law, we are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. The School currently holds an Athena Swan Departmental Silver Award and the University of Warwick holds an Athena Swan Institutional Silver Award: a national initiative recognising the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. We are supportive of staff with caring responsibilities, with generous carers / maternity / paternity / adoption / parental leave policies, onsite childcare facilities, and a childcare vouchers scheme. We strongly endorse the principles of Athena Swan, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.

About The University: We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.

How to Apply: CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 19 April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time) To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV (max. 5 pages) and a cover letter. Within these documents, please outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment), outline the reasons for your interest in this position, and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description. Please do not include copies of any publications at this stage of your application.

What we Offer: We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure, generous parental/adoption leave policy, onsite childcare facilities, and excellent learning and development opportunities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick.