Professor of Information Technology Law

University of Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law school is seeking a Professor of Law to teach and conduct research in Information Technology Law and foundational legal subjects. The successful applicant will show proven teaching abilities, academic leadership, and a strong record of published research. This full-time position offers opportunities for part-time work, with a start date from August 2026. The school aims for an inclusive working environment and values diversity in its community.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high standards of legal education.
• Outstanding track record of published research recognized internationally.
• Experience with teaching one foundational subject.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Supervise research students and publish high-quality research.
• Provide academic leadership in research and teaching.

Skills

Research expertise in Information Technology Law

Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level

Excellent written and oral communication

Education

PhD in law or equivalent

Strong honours degree in law or law-related subject

Job description

The University of Bristol Law School is a leading UK law school with an international reputation for outstanding teaching and research. Ranked 3rd in T HE analysis of legal research in REF2021, the Law School is home to a diverse and inclusive academic community which aspires to the highest standards in legal education and research. Housed in the iconic Wills Memorial Building the University of Bristol Law School represents a unique blend of tradition and innovation, offering an educational experience which challenges and empowers students and a research environment in which academic originality and excellence flourish .

The successful applicant will contribute fully to the life of the School and Faculty through teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as supervising research students, and producing high quality research leading to publications and, where possible, impact beyond the academy.

What will you be doing?

The School seeks to recruit a Professor of Law who combines an outstanding research record with the proven ability to deliver the highest standards of legal education to join our thriving academic community. Embracing excellence in all its forms, the School welcomes applications from those with relevant experience of effective teaching and research within Information Technology Law (broadly defined, and encompassing AI, innovation and regulation of these fields). The successful candidate will be expected to provide strong and effective academic leadership in both research and teaching with the ability to teach at least one foundational subject.

You should apply if

You should have research and/or teaching expertise in the area of Information Technology Law (broadly defined and encompassing AI, innovation and regulation of these fields) and at least one of the foundational legal subjects.

An ability to contribute towards teaching in Company Law will be advantageous in addition to possessing a PhD in law or equivalent, with a strong honours degree at undergraduate level in law or a law-related subject or equivalent. In addition to an outstanding track record of published research, recognised internationally, and predominantly of 3* or 4* quality measured by REF2021 standards; as well as a planned strategy of high-quality publications over a significant future period; experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level; evidence of broad knowledge and deep expertise in your area(s) of scholarship; demonstrable ability to carry out academic administrative, managerial and leadership duties effectively; and excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and accessibly.

The full-time post is available from 3rd August 2026 or asap thereafter; the School is open to requests for part-time working.

The post is located on Pathway One and will be appointed at Professorial level (grade M).

Work pattern: 100% time/Full time (Part time considered)

School/Unit: School of Law

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 4th January 2026

Short-listing is planned to take place in week commencing 5th January 2026

It is expected that the final selection process will be held early/mid February 2026.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.