Lecturer in Shipping Law

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 3rd November 2025.

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint a further outstanding lecturer in Shipping Law to further enhance our academic faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic community with a global outlook and a focus on academic excellence. The successful applicant will take an appropriate role in the ambitious teaching and learning agenda of the School of Law, as well as the wider aspects of the student experience. Successful candidates will conduct research which enhances the research reputation of the School (in the latest Research Excellence Framework we doubled our percentage of 4* outputs and 99% of our research was judged to be world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised).

You will have:

• A relevant degree.
• A PhD (completed or very near to completion).
• A record of research outputs appropriate to stage of career.
• Specialist research subject knowledge in Shipping Law.
• Effective pedagogical and academic skills in teaching and tutoring.
• An ability to teach UG & PG students in Shipping Law modules.
• An ability to teach at least one UG core module.
• An ability to conduct high quality (4* and 3* REF) research.
• Appropriate interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team, including working to deadlines and maintenance of appropriate documentation.
• Effective administration skills.
• Ability to lead curriculum development and/or student experience initiatives.
• Experience of teaching law (or an equivalent discipline) at University level.
• Experience of academic administration or wider contributions to academic life.
• Experience of pastoral role.
• A well-developed 5 year research plan.
• A willingness to play a significant role in the everyday life of the Law School.

Please see the job description and personal specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for further details.

Interviews will be held: 5 December 2025 (provisionally)

For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Professor James Devenney
Contact Job Title: Head of School of Law
Contact Email Address: J.Devenney@Reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Professor Rob Merkin
Alternative Contact Job: Title Professor of Commercial Law
Alternative Contact Email Address: R.Merkin@Reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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