Job Description

The School of Law is an ambitious School with a long history of high-quality teaching and research. We regularly rank in the Top 20 UK Law Schools (ranked 11 in The Guardian University Guide, 2023) and rank in the Top 100 of Law Schools Internationally (ranked 99 in the World University Rankings 2022). We are committed to equality and diversity and hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We have a supportive research culture, and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in one or more of the School\xe2\x80\x99s Research Centres, namely, the Centre for Private International Law, the Centre for Commercial Law, the Centre for Constitutional and Public International Law, the Centre for Energy Law and the Centre for Scots Law.

Our learning environment is one of support and personal development leading to well-rounded and highly employable graduates from across Scotland, the UK, the EU and more internationally. We were second placed for Law in the 2021 NSS exercise. The School of Law offers a range of LLB degrees, including 5-year programmes involving language study and a year\xe2\x80\x99s study abroad, and a two-year accelerated degree for graduates. A varied Graduate programme is offered with a range of taught Masters\xe2\x80\x99 degrees including in Criminal Justice and Human Rights. The School also has a strong PhD training programme and vibrant postdoctoral research community.

In view of the School\xe2\x80\x99s plans for internationalisation and online learning, some foreign travel and/or engagement in distance learning activities may be required.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, \xc2\xa344,414 \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa352,841 per annum (pro-rata for part-time appointments), and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

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Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Laura Sleigh, HR Adviser (e-mail: ) for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 13 August 2023

Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact either Prof Greg Gordon, Head of School, or Prof Matyas Bodig, Deputy Head of School.

Prof Greg W. Gordon, Head of School

Prof Matyas Bodig, Deputy Head of School

Please do not send application forms or CVs to Prof Gordon or Prof Bodig.

Please quote reference number LAW072A on all correspondence

The University pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff.

University of Aberdeen