Lecturer/Associate Professor in Law (Maritime)

The School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences seeks to appoint a Lecturer or Associate Professor, dependent on experience, in Law. The successful candidate will have expertise and professional substantial experience in Maritime Law, with a particular focus on marine autonomy, ocean governance, and emerging maritime technologies. They will contribute to teaching, professional engagement, and applied scholarship aligned with the University of Plymouth’s distinctive position as a national leader in marine and maritime innovation.

This role is uniquely situated within Plymouth’s context as the UK’s National Centre for Marine Autonomy and home to the UK’s first National Marine Park, a unique national asset and a model for future marine parks across the UK, offering exceptional opportunities for collaboration across law, marine science, engineering, and policy. The appointee will be expected to engage actively with this ecosystem, contributing to the legal and regulatory dimensions of the rapidly evolving maritime domain.

Applicants may come from either academic or professional legal backgrounds; however, relevant professional experience in maritime law, shipping, marine governance, or associated sectors is essential. Candidates may hold a PhD in Law, a professional legal qualification, or equivalent experience relevant to the role.

For more information on School of Law Humanities and Social Sciences please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Giulio Calcara / Jason Lowther: by email at giulio.calcara@plymouth.ac.uk or jason.lowther@plymouth.ac.uk

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Please indicate the level of role to which you are applying and tailor your application accordingly. Please note however that the University reserves the right to make an offer of appointment within the range advertised, aligned with Plymouth's Academic Career Pathways, according to your knowledge, experience and skills in relation to the key accountabilities.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

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