Professor of Law

The Department of Law and Criminology at Royal Holloway seeks to appoint one Professor of Law. The role is key to the development and implementation of departmental, School and University research strategies. It will require engagement in high-quality, high-impact research, leading major research projects, attracting research funding and engaging effectively with external organisations.

The Department of Law and Criminology is part of the School of Law and Social Sciences. It is a forward thinking, multidisciplinary and research active department, which offers undergraduate programmes in Law, Criminology & Psychology, Criminology & Sociology and Social Science, together with Masters programmes in Social Work, Forensic Psychology, and Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies. The Department is also home to an energetic postgraduate research student community and prides itself on its commitment to social justice which is underlined in its teaching, research and external activities.

We are not looking for any specific area of law, but applicants should have a strong national and international reputation in the field and contribute to our research priorities as a university of social purpose, in alignment with the University’s values and research themes, consisting of Climate & Biodiversity, Social Justice & Addressing Inequalities, Health & Wellbeing, Culture & Creative and AI & New Technologies.

You will be a confident and inspiring leader who will develop further your leadership skills through playing a full role in the operation and direction of the department. You will provide academic leadership in the design and delivery of high quality, appropriate and innovative teaching programmes at UG and PGT levels, in guiding, supporting and mentoring more junior members of staff, and in playing a key role in supporting the leadership and management activities of the department and University.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact our Head of Department, Professor Ravinder Barn - R.Barn@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0325-049

Closing Date:  23:59, 14 April 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Royal Holloway is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. Read here about structures and initiatives around equality and diversity, including information on staff diversity networks.

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