Lecturer in Maritime and Commercial Law, Law (LAW083A)
The University of Aberdeen’s School of Law is an ambitious School with a long history of high quality and innovative teaching and research. Consistently ranked in the Top 20 UK Law Schools (rated 12 in the Times and 13 in the Guardian University Guide 2026). We are committed to equality and diversity and hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We have a supportive research culture which will encourage and enable the successful candidate to pursue their research ambitions.
Job Description
To support the delivery of our core programmes, as well as the introduction of our LLM in Maritime Law, we wish to appoint a Lecturer in Maritime and Commercial law. The successful candidate will be appointed to a Teaching and Research contract.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £47,389 - £56,535 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Justin Borg-Barthet, Head of School, e-mail: jborgbarthet@abdn.ac.uk
Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk ) for further information.
To apply online for this position visit https://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: 27 January 2026
The closing date for the receipt of applications is LAW083A
The School of Law embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.