Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy

The Department of Land Economy is a leader in its field. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework assessment, 67% of the Department's research was found to be 'World Leading' and a further 31% 'Internationally Excellent', making it the top Department in the field in the UK in Times Higher Education's ranking.

The Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy will be expected to undertake research in the fields of public law broadly defined, public law and policy, and/or constitutional and administrative law of the United Kingdom (which may include planning law as a subsidiary interest), of a quality that accords with the Department's standards; to identify sources of funding for such research and to build on and expand our network of contacts working in those areas; to teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas related to their expertise; and to make a general contribution to the running and management of the Department.

Although not essential, a research profile which connects to other aspects of the Department's work, such as migration or planning, may be desirable.

Further information about the Department of Land Economy can be found at http://www.landecon.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 11th May 2026.

The interview date is expected to be in early June 2026.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Emma Lees (Director of Education, Department of Land Economy).  Email: el348@cam.ac.uk

For any queries regarding the application process, please contact Samantha Wyatt. Email: Slc74@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference JP49204 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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