Chair in International Business and Commercial Law at University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham, School of Law is seeking to enhance its educational and research excellence by launching a recruitment programme. We are currently looking for a Chair in International Business and Commercial Law to join our highly engaging academic environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in strengthening our research leadership, contributing to our research base, and making a substantial impact outside academia. Additionally, they will have specific responsibilities for our new LLM programme in International Business and Commercial Law, which is set to launch in September 2025.

For more details about the position, please refer to the accompanying role profile form by clicking the ‘Apply’ button above. The School of Law at the University of Nottingham is known for its dynamic research, teaching, and learning environment. It consistently ranks among the top law schools in the UK and attracts exceptional students from around the world to its undergraduate, Masters, and PhD programs. Our academics also actively contribute to school administration.

We believe in the importance of diversity and the contributions that each staff member can make in enriching our working environment. We are eager to learn about your potential contribution, as we seek to appoint individuals based not only on past achievements but also on their future potential. We aim to draw upon a wide range of talents and backgrounds to create a diverse and collegial environment that fosters cutting-edge research, excellent teaching, and student support.

To apply for the position, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than 1000 words. The covering letter should highlight how you meet the essential criteria for the role. The position is offered on a permanent contract, with full-time working hours of 36.25 hours per week. However, part-time applications (minimum 29 hours per week) are also welcome. If you wish to work part-time, please specify the number of preferred hours in your application. Job share arrangements may be considered.

For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Olympia Bekou, Head of School, via email at Olympia.Bekou@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted