Salary: Starting at Grade 7 point 1 (National Spine Point 29 - currently £39,424 per annum). Free meals in College, USS pension, research allowance of £1,500 per annum, and a teaching book allowance of £300 per annum are also offered.
Jesus College Oxford invites applications for a full-time stipendiary Career Development Fellowship in Law, tenable for a fixed term of three years from 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter; this post is non-renewable. The CDF is intended for an early-career scholar who wishes to further their experience of undergraduate teaching in Law alongside their postdoctoral research.
The successful candidate will have a good first degree in Law or an equivalent qualification; will be in possession of a doctorate in Law (awarded since 1 October 2023), or close to completion (submission expected by 1 October 2026); have a coherent proposed research programme for the duration of the Fellowship, of a standard which will contribute to and enhance the national and international profile of the field in the University; have a record of publications and other output demonstrating research expertise in the field, appropriate to the career stage of the applicant; experience of teaching at the undergraduate level; be able to communicate their subject clearly; be able to demonstrate the suitability of Oxford for carrying out the proposed research.
The duties will be to: undertake original and high-quality research in the field of Law; organise and deliver the teaching of College undergraduates; set and mark internal College examinations; act as Graduate Advisor to postgraduates; assist with the administration of Law at the College.
Further information on the Career Development Fellowship and to apply may be accessed from the Jesus College website via the above 'Apply' button.
Applicants should complete the online form by noon on Friday, 26 June 2026.
The College will seek references at a shortlisting stage. There is no need for referees to send in a reference prior to being contacted.
It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Queries may be addressed through the Principal’s PA, Helen Gee (helen.gee@jesus.ox.ac.uk).