NOTICE: Chair in Law (Civil law, public law, or the Scottish legal tradition) at the University of Aberdeen

The following notice may be of interest:

We seek to appoint to a Professorial post in Civil Law, Public Law or the Scottish Legal Tradition. We welcome applications from high quality candidates who have very considerable teaching experience and a very significant high quality publication portfolio. We seek a scholar of international standing who can make an excellent contribution to the research quality profile of the school. The successful candidate would be expected to take on appropriate administrative responsibilities, and leadership experience is required.

Informal enquiries can be made to Head of School Professor Margaret Ross (tel: 01224 272421 or e-mail m.l.ross@abdn.ac.uk) or Deputy Head of School Dr John Paterson (tel 01224 273888, email j.paterson@abdn.ac.uk).

Salary will be at an appropriate placement according to qualifications and experience.

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Louise Alford, HR Adviser, for further information on this.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: 1151338.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 27 August 2010.

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