Professor of Law

Southampton Law School is a vibrant and diverse community with an international reputation for excellence in education and research. Our academic community is shaping the future through its research, by engaging with the legal profession, business leaders and policy makers in the UK, EU and across the globe. 

We are part of the University of Southampton, a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, it is renowned for its innovation and enterprise.

Southampton Law School is seeking to appoint a Professor of Maritime Law to provide inspirational academic leadership within the Law School, undertaking management, research and educational activities and developing the School’s profile within the UK and internationally. We welcome applications from those with an interest in the following areas: Marine Insurance, Commercial Conflict of Maritime Laws, Ship Finance, and Maritime Arbitration. The successful applicant will be also expected to join the Institute of Maritime Law and participate in its growing research, enterprise, and professional training activities.

You will be responsible for the support and development of the research activities of the Law School through sustaining and enhancing a significant national and international reputation for academic excellence in Maritime Law along with the continued excellence in teaching activities at undergraduate and postgraduate level, offering leadership in design and development of modules and programmes.

Alongside this, you will provide management and leadership support as directed by the Head of School through the provision of expert advice and subject leadership along with performing strategic leadership and line management duties where required.

You will possess a LLB or equivalent and PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience, as well as having a significant national and international reputation in Maritime Law and a sustained record of excellence in research and teaching and learning activities including PhD supervision.

The higher education sector in the UK is facing unprecedented challenges and uncertainty at this time whilst also leading on efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and we are proud of the role the University of Southampton is continuing to play at the forefront of these efforts.

What we can offer you  

Based at our lively Highfield campus, you will have access to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, as well as our sports complex, Hartley Library and Staff Social Centre.

We offer some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave, options for flexible working and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption, parental and carers leave).

The University of Southampton is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who share our ambition to be a university recognised for delivering world-class research and creating a community that values independent thought.  

If you need any further assistance or information, please contact Prof Werner Scholtz (Head of School) at [email protected]

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk . Please submit details for 3 referees and include your CV, Cover Letter and Publication List with your application. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Nash (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043 or email [email protected]  Please quote reference 1439121JJ on all correspondence.