Associate Professor in Commercial Law

Full Time (35 hours) , Permanent position

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 29 June 2026

Interviews will be held: 20 July 2026 (provisionally) The interview will include candidates to record a presentation prior to the interview .

Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website - UK Visas and Immigration Website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview.  

The University of Reading School of Law wishes to appoint an outstanding Associate Professor in Commercial Law (as broadly defined but particularly in a field international commercial law) to further enhance our academic faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant community with a global outlook and a focus on academic excellence. 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). 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.

The Law School is committed to the values of diversity and inclusion.

You will have:

• A relevant degree;
• A PhD (completed);
• A recognised record of high-quality research outputs (REF 3* or 4*) appropriate to stage of career;
• Specialist research subject knowledge in Commercial Law (broadly defined but particularly in area of international commercial law);
• A record of research funding applications with at least one successful grant application;
• Evidence of emerging global research esteem;
• Evidence of effective academic leadership;
• Record of engagement with external stakeholders;
• Supervised at least one PGR student to completion;
• Effective pedagogical and academic skills in teaching and tutoring;
• Evidence of teaching UG & PG students on Commercial Law modules;
• Ability to teach at least one core LLB subject;
• Evidence of leading curriculum development and/or student experience initiatives;
• Appropriate interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• Evidence of working effectively and flexibly in a team, including working to deadlines and maintenance of appropriate documentation;
• Evidence of effective administration skills;
• Experience of UG and PG teaching law at University level;
• Experience of academic administration, leadership or wider contributions to academic life;
• Experience of pastoral role;
• A well-developed 5-year research plan;
• Enthusiastic, reliable, resourceful, flexible disposition;
• A willingness to play a significant role in the everyday life of the Law School.

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name Professor Mark Poustie

Contact Job Title Head of School of Law

Contact Email address m.r.poustie@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name Professor Sharon Sinclair Graham

Alternative Contact Job Title Professor of Law , Deputy Head of the School of Law

Alternative Contact Email address sharon.sinclair-graham@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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