Assistant Professor

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching in EU Law and/or Trusts Law, and may be expected to teach postgraduates. Additional teaching responsibilities in other subjects will be considered, whilst the primary focus remains the specified areas. The applicant will also undertake high-quality research, contribute to student experience, and participate in academic governance of the School.

The University will not discriminate against applicants who disclose a conviction. Disclosure is only visible to the DBS team, ensuring fairness and reducing bias.

• Education and recent employment history.
• Other relevant experience (volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter must explain:

• Your motivations for applying.
• Examples illustrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria (see attached PDF).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates invited to interview. Candidates may also include details of career breaks if desired.

Ley School, founded in 1968, now supports over 1100 students and 70 full-time academic staff. Our curriculum is broad, contextual, and numerically supported by high teaching ratings (NSS) and research quality (). We value innovation in teaching, a strong research culture, and diversity. The Department holds an Athena Swan Departmental Silver Award and has a dedicated Professional Services team covering student engagement, research support, technology, marketing, finance, and governance.

Warwick Law School is inviting applications for a permanent Assistant Professor position commencing 1 September 2026. The role is full-time (36.5 hours per week) and supportive of both academic duties and research. The University of Warwick offers a pay range of £46,735 to £55,755 per annum, with exact salary determined by skills and experience.

• An attractive pension scheme
• 30 days of holiday plus University Christmas closure
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy
• On-site childcare facilities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Living Wage employer status