Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy: 622064

Q: What qualifications are required for the Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy role?

Candidates must demonstrate research expertise in public law , public law and policy , or constitutional and administrative law of the UK, including potential interest in planning law . A PhD or equivalent is implied for academic roles. Connections to migration or planning are desirable. Build a strong academic CV highlighting publications and funding success for competitive applications in faculty jobs .

Q: What are the main responsibilities in this position?

Key duties include conducting high-quality research meeting departmental standards, securing funding , expanding networks, teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and contributing to department management . Focus on public law broadly defined and UK-specific areas. Explore tips for university lecturing success to prepare.

Q: What is the salary and location for this role?

Salary range is £47,389-£59,966 at the Department of Land Economy , University of Cambridge , located in Cambridge, UK . The University supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and requires eligibility to work in the UK. Check professor salaries for benchmarks in higher ed.

Q: When are interviews and what is the Department's reputation?

Interviews expected in early June 2026 . The Department leads its field: 67% world-leading research , top UK ranking per Times Higher Education. Visit Department website or explore faculty jobs for similar opportunities.

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Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy

Assistant Professor

11 May 2026

Location

Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Type

Academic / Faculty

Salary

£47,389-£59,966

Required Qualifications

Research in Public Law

Public Policy Expertise

Constitutional & Administrative Law

Teaching UG/PG

Funding Acquisition

Department Management

Research Areas

Public Law

Public Law and Policy

Constitutional Law

Administrative Law

Planning Law

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Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy

The Department of Land Economy is a leader in its field. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework assessment, 67% of the Department's research was found to be 'World Leading' and a further 31% 'Internationally Excellent', making it the top Department in the field in the UK in Times Higher Education's ranking.

The Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy will be expected to undertake research in the fields of public law broadly defined, public law and policy, and/or constitutional and administrative law of the United Kingdom (which may include planning law as a subsidiary interest), of a quality that accords with the Department's standards; to identify sources of funding for such research and to build on and expand our network of contacts working in those areas; to teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas related to their expertise; and to make a general contribution to the running and management of the Department.

Although not essential, a research profile which connects to other aspects of the Department's work, such as migration or planning, may be desirable.

Further information about the Department of Land Economy can be found at http://www.landecon.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is Monday 11th May 2026.

The interview date is expected to be in early June 2026.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Emma Lees (Director of Education, Department of Land Economy). Email: el348@cam.ac.uk

For any queries regarding the application process, please contact Samantha Wyatt. Email: Slc74@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference JP49204 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Key information

Department/location

Department of Land Economy

Salary

£47,389-£59,966

Reference

JP49204

Date published

7 April 2026

Closing date

11 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy role?

Candidates must demonstrate research expertise in public law, public law and policy, or constitutional and administrative law of the UK, including potential interest in planning law. A PhD or equivalent is implied for academic roles. Connections to migration or planning are desirable. Build a strong academic CV highlighting publications and funding success for competitive applications in faculty jobs.

📋What are the main responsibilities in this position?

Key duties include conducting high-quality research meeting departmental standards, securing funding, expanding networks, teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and contributing to department management. Focus on public law broadly defined and UK-specific areas. Explore tips for university lecturing success to prepare.

📝How do I apply for this University of Cambridge job?

Register on the recruitment system and apply online via the provided link, quoting reference JP49204. Deadline is 11 May 2026. Informal enquiries to Professor Emma Lees at el348@cam.ac.uk. Application queries to Samantha Wyatt at Slc74@cam.ac.uk. Use our free cover letter template tailored for professor jobs.

💰What is the salary and location for this role?

Salary range is £47,389-£59,966 at the Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge, located in Cambridge, UK. The University supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and requires eligibility to work in the UK. Check professor salaries for benchmarks in higher ed.

📅When are interviews and what is the Department's reputation?

Interviews expected in early June 2026. The Department leads its field: 67% world-leading research, top UK ranking per Times Higher Education. Visit Department website or explore faculty jobs for similar opportunities.

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?

The University requires employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK; no explicit visa sponsorship mentioned. Verify UK work rights. International academics may explore higher ed jobs with sponsorship details elsewhere.

Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy

University of Cambridge

Cambridge

Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy

Required Qualifications

Research Areas

Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy

Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy

Key information

Department/location

Salary

Reference

Category

Date published

Closing date

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Assistant Professor in Public Law and Policy role?

📋What are the main responsibilities in this position?

📝How do I apply for this University of Cambridge job?

💰What is the salary and location for this role?

📅When are interviews and what is the Department's reputation?

🌍Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?