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Location: Aston University Main Campus

Join Aston Law School – Shaping Future-Ready Lawyers

Aston Law School’s mission is to deliver a distinctive legal education that blends academic rigour with practical insight, producing graduates who are ready for the future. We’re proud to be part of Aston University – The Guardian’s University of the Year 2020 – and hold Gold awards in the Teaching Excellence Framework and Athena SWAN, demonstrating our commitment to teaching excellence, gender equality, and social mobility.

We foster a vibrant, supportive research environment and welcome applicants with expertise in any area of legal research. Applications will be assessed based on research outputs, grant activity, impact, and future plans. Candidates for Readership roles should also demonstrate mentoring and leadership in research and across academic life.

At interview, candidates will be asked to discuss how their research aligns with the Aston 2030 Strategy, especially in promoting justice and addressing social inequality in ways that engage with diverse communities locally and globally.

Our undergraduate law programme reflects our forward-thinking approach. Alongside core legal subjects, we offer innovative modules designed to equip students with key skills demanded by modern legal professions – including problem-solving, legal project management, and interdisciplinary learning. Our teaching and research benefit from close links with other schools within the university, and strong collaborations with legal professionals and businesses.

We’re looking for enthusiastic scholars who are excited to contribute to our inclusive, supportive academic community.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic campus in Birmingham city centre with excellent transport links.
• Generous leave: 30 bookable days plus 13 bank holidays/university closure days.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Discounts at various retailers and services.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership.
• Additional information on benefits and rewards can be found on our website.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is likely to meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. For details, visit the Home Office Guidance.

Start Date: Posts are available from September 2025.

Informal Enquiries: Please contact Dr Kristie Thomas, Interim Head of Aston Law School: k.thomas5@aston.ac.uk

Recruitment Information:

Aston University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Anonymous shortlisting is used to ensure a fair process. Personal information, including names and addresses, will not be visible to the shortlisting panel, and CVs will not be considered during this stage.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Our inclusivity strategies support employees of all backgrounds, including race and sexual orientation. Learn more at: Inclusive Aston

We value flexibility and are happy to discuss working arrangements that meet individual needs. Please reach out to the recruiting manager for more information.

If you require application materials in an alternative format, please contact: recruitment@aston.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 15 May 2025

Interview Date: Monday 09 June 2025

Salary: £57,422 to £66,537 per annum. Grade 10