Senior Lecturer in Corporate and Financial Law; R&T

Senior Lecturer in Corporate and Financial Law (Research & Teaching Track)

College of Social Sciences – School of Law – Vacancy  – Salary:
Grade 9, £59,966 - £67,468 per annum.

The University of Glasgow School of Law seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Corporate and Financial Law (Research & Teaching Track).

The successful applicant will work closely within a vibrant and substantial community of corporate researchers and be part of the Corporate and Financial Law Research Group. In addition to the well‑established interest in capital markets, financial regulation, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, law and sustainable finance has emerged as a key focus in recent years, while we have also extended our expertise in insurance and insolvency.

We have immediate teaching needs in corporate governance, capital markets and financial law and there are also opportunities to adapt and expand our course offers to suit the successful candidate. The diverse and international composition of our commercial law group offers links to policy‑making and practice that can help to inform research and teaching.

The School of Law is ranked 44th amongst law schools globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. It is a centre for innovative world‑leading research and excellence in education. We are proud to be an international law school with a rich heritage. Law was one of the four original faculties established by the University upon its founding in 1451.

The subject has been taught continuously since 1714. Today, we teach students from over 30 countries with staff from across the world.

The appointment is full‑time (35 hours per week) and open‑ended.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Irene‑Marie Esser, Ire

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The post holder will make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard, high quality teaching, primarily at undergraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College. The post holder will be expected to engage actively in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.