Durham University
Professor in International Arbitration
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Job Description
This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages at
Our top-ranked global law courses are very competitive with an excellent and diverse student population from across the world delivering a cutting-edge, research-led curriculum with a commitment to small-group teaching through seminars and tutorials, much prized by employers.
Our School's strategic objectives put EDI at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and actively develop our policies and procedures to ensure that everyone within our community is treated fairly and is provided with the same opportunities. This applies to our everyday work in teaching, research and administration, including academic progression and promotion processes. Our Law School holds an Athena Swan Bronze award.
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The successful candidate will be on our teaching and research academic pathway which divides the postholder's duties as follows: 40% research 47% teaching and 13% administration (Approximately).
The Law School at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Professor. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad field of International Arbitration.
Applicants must demonstrate research excellence in the field of international arbitration, a credible teaching and presentation track of international arbitration and commercial laws, and the ability to take a leading role in the development of the School's training programs, research and teaching, and to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University.
Ideally, the candidate should have significant practice experience by having been involved in 50+ international arbitrations as counsel, expert or arbitrator. Being recognized in any of the leading rankings (eg Lexology, Chambers, WWL, etc.) is a benefit.
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We strive to provide a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.
What To Submit
All applicants are asked to submit:
- A CV
- A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above;
- Personal research plan.
- Number of your most significant pieces of written work. Where possible your written work should have been published or submitted since 1 January 2023, however work prior to 1 January 2023 may be submitted where candidates have had career breaks.
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