Professor of Information Technology

The Role

The University of Bristol Law School is a leading UK law school with an international reputation for outstanding teaching and research. Ranked 3rd in the Times Higher Education 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, 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 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 foundational legal subject.

• You have the ability to contribute towards teaching in Company Law, which will be advantageous.

• You possess a PhD in Law or equivalent, with a strong honours degree at undergraduate level in law or a law-related subject, or equivalent.

• You have 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.

• You have experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

• You can demonstrate broad knowledge and deep expertise in your area(s) of scholarship.

• You have the ability to carry out academic administrative, managerial, and leadership duties effectively.

• You have excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and accessibly.

Position Details

• Full-time post available from 3rd August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Part-time requests will be considered.

• Pathway: Pathway One

• Professorial Level: Grade M

• Grade & Salary: £74,828 - £80,246 per annum

• Contract Type: Open Ended

• Work Pattern: Full-time (100%)

Additional Information

• Informal Enquiries: Professor Catherine Kelly, hos-law@bristol.ac.uk

• School/Unit: School of Law

• Application Closing Date: 23:59 UK time, Sunday 4th January 2026

• Shortlisting: Week commencing 5th January 2026

• Final Selection Process: Expected early/mid February 2026

Our Strategy and Mission

The University recently launched its strategy to 2030, tying together its 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. The University seeks 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 its excellence as a global civic institution.