Reader - Loughborough Law

Location: Loughborough / London / both campuses

Full time, open ended

It’s never been a better time to join us. We are currently expanding our portfolio and have established Loughborough Law within the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. 

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join us in a range of roles driving this exciting new venture forward.  

We are looking for Readers to develop and implement Loughborough Law in conjunction with the Head of Law, the wider School and University. 

We are looking for critical, socio-legal expertise in the discipline of Law, particularly in the areas of public law, property/land law, EU law/transnational legal regimes, company and commercial law, law and technology, environmental law and sports law.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:  

• a track record of high-quality research, research-led teaching and curriculum development commensurate with the level of appointment;  
• a record of excellence which has contributed to the furtherance of knowledge and impact within their field and is externally recognised, commensurate with the level of appointment;  
• a clear trajectory towards achievement at a higher academic level; 
• a commitment to developing the relationship between law and social justice in research and teaching;  
• ability to work collectively and collaboratively with colleagues in building Loughborough Law’s programmes and profile.

The roles offer a unique opportunity to shape and drive this new pathway and work with other academic staff to contribute to the University’s broader Strategy of "Creating Better Futures. Together." 

If you feel you have the expertise, experience and skills to help drive our strategy forward, we look forward to hearing from you. 

Staff from under-represented groups in higher education and the law discipline, including those from racialised minorities, who have a physical or invisible disability, or are neurodivergent, are particularly encouraged to apply. The University is a Disability Confident employer, a member of the Stonewall Diversity Champion Scheme and holds Race Equality Charter and Athena SWAN bronze awards.

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Professor Rosemary Hunter, Founding Head of Law, at r.hunter2@lboro.ac.uk.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Our Benefits 

We offer a great place to work, with friendly co-workers and a generous employment package including:    

• Up to 44 days leave per year (including Bank Holidays and University Closure days).  
• Hybrid working  
• Generous pension scheme  
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 Scheme)  
• Incremental pay structure  
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme);and holiday play schemes.  
• Season ticket loan scheme  
• Investment in your personal and professional development 

We continuously review our staff benefits and advantages and you’ll find our complete package on our webpage.   

Closing Date: 16th June 2025

Interview Date: anticipated to be during the week of 21st July 2025

Candidates should note that an individual external to the University will be reviewing the applications for both shortlisting and the interviews.