Professor in Law (E&R)

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis and offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some time from home.

The role

The University of Exeter Law School is one of the UK’s leading law schools with an international reputation for world-leading research and teaching. Currently ranked 16th in the UK by The Times (2023), the Law School is committed to furthering the goals of sustainable development and social justice through our teaching, research and impact-generating activities. Situated in the beautiful Streatham campus, the Law School has a strong tradition in EU law and socio-legal studies. We are looking for a Professor who is ready to take the next step in their career and be part of a Law School that is generating pioneering research in sustainable development and social justice. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of fostering a culture of curiosity among colleagues and students as part of our commitment to addressing contemporary global challenges through legal research, education and advice.

We are now entering an exciting phase of expanding our expertise in international economic law and international commercial law and we are looking to appoint a Professor to lead on the delivery of this expanding provision. We are especially keen to attract candidates whose research focuses on the relationships between international economic law or international commercial law and sustainable development, social justice and human rights. You should apply if you have expertise in one or more of the following areas: international investment law; international trade law; shipping law; maritime law; law of the sea; international commercial law; mergers and acquisitions; international corporate finance; banking; and energy law (including renewable energies).

The successful candidate will be recognised internationally as a leading authority in their discipline with an extensive track record of publications, grant capture and impact-generating activities. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver world-leading and internationally excellent publications in their research field, as well as demonstrating pathways for impact and external funding. We are looking for a leading international figure with the ability to attract world-class academics to their research groups. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching on the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. We place an emphasis on the delivery of high-quality teaching and we foster an inclusive learning environment by embedding different pedagogic techniques across all levels of the curriculum. The University of Exeter is the only Russell Group University to have achieved triple gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in recognition of our commitment to delivering exceptional teaching, fostering effective learning, and attaining outstanding student outcomes. We especially encourage applications from individuals who bridge traditional legal pedagogic methods with practical skills-based methods such as clinics, practicums, and simulated learning. Leadership experience commensurate with the role of professor is expected.

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What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.  More than 99% of our research is of international quality and 47% is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Professor Clair Gammage (email: [email protected]).

The closing date for applications is Monday 22 January. Interviews are expected to take place in March.