1 FACULTY OF LAW St Cross Building, St Cross Road, Oxford OX1 3UL Faculty Office tel: +44(0)1865 271491 Fax: +44(0)1865 271493 www.law.ox.ac.uk Job Description and Selection Criteria Post Professor of Jurisprudence Faculty Faculty of Law Division Social Sciences Division College University College Overview of the post The Professor of Jurisprudence will provide leadership in teaching and research at the highest level in the field of jurisprudence (legal philosophy), broadly defined, and will maintain and enhance the Law Faculty’s outstanding global reputation in this area of scholarship. The Philosophical Gourmet Report states that ‘Oxford University continues to be the world leader in legal philosophy, and by a wide margin: no school anywhere else in the English-speaking world has either Oxford's depth or breadth of strength in legal philosophy.’ The post is permanent and the appointment will start as soon as possible. A non- stipendiary Professorial Fellowship at University College is attached to the Professorship. Distinguished previous holders of the chair include H.L.A. Hart and Ronald Dworkin. This vacancy arises on the appointment of the current postholder, John Gardner, to a Senior Research Fellowship at All Souls College, Oxford. Queries about the post should be addressed to Charlotte Vinnicombe, Head of Administration and Finance in the Law Faculty, [email protected], or telephone: +44 (0)1865 271560. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. Duties of the post The Professor of Jurisprudence will be a member of both the University and the College community. She or he will be part of a lively and intellectually stimulating research community which performs to the highest international levels in research and publications and will have access to the excellent research facilities which Oxford offers. She or he will have a role to play in the running of the College as a member of the Governing Body and a trustee of the College. 2 The main duties of the post are as follows: Leadership provide high-level academic leadership in jurisprudence, broadly defined, to maintain and enhance the Faculty’s global reputation in the field; contribute to the intellectual leadership of the Faculty’s academic community as a whole; contribute to the intellectual leadership of the Faculty’s outstanding group of scholars in legal philosophy, for example, by providing direction and mentoring for junior colleagues as required, and by organising and supporting conferences, workshops and discussion groups, both within Oxford and internationally; liaise with other relevant departments and institutes across the University to develop research and teaching collaborations. Research undertake original research leading to influential publications at the highest level for the purposes of UK higher education research excellence frameworks; enhance the Faculty’s position as a world leader in the field of jurisprudence, for example, by opening up new avenues of research or initiating, managing and leading collaborative or interdisciplinary research programmes (within Oxford or externally); where possible, write funding applications and generate research income, for example, to support postdoctoral researchers in the field of jurisprudence. Teaching provide academic supervision of postgraduate research students and postdoctoral researchers; teach and contribute to examining of undergraduate and postgraduate (taught and research) students; contribute to the development of the curriculum in jurisprudence broadly defined. Administration play a role in the administration of the Faculty; participate in the administration of University College as a member and trustee of its Governing Body; chair committees and/or working groups and contribute to faculty and divisional planning and strategic development; participate in and contribute to faculty, divisional and University committees and administration as required. 3 In carrying out these duties the professor will be responsible to the Dean of the Faculty of Law for the efficient use and management of her or his research time and support, including staff and budgets where relevant. Selection criteria Applications will be judged only against the criteria which are set out below. Applicants should make sure that their application shows very clearly how their skills and experience meet these criteria. Oxford is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions. Chairs of selection committees (known as electoral boards) will be aware of the principles of equality of opportunity and fair selection and there will be both male and female board members wherever possible. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Essential 1. an outstanding record of scholarship and research in the field of jurisprudence broadly defined; 2. an excellent publication record indicating potential to produce further significant work of a recognised international quality during the tenure of the chair; 3. the ability to teach high-achieving students at all levels and to supervise doctoral students in jurisprudence, including experience of giving lectures, leading seminars and classes, and supervising higher level research; 4. proven or potential intellectual leadership skills enabling the post-holder to provide mentoring to junior colleagues, to initiate and develop new academic projects and courses, and to facilitate collaborations; 5. the ability to contribute effectively to the long-term development of the study of jurisprudence in the Faculty and in the wider academic community; Desirable 6. administrative skills, including the ability to work efficiently with the College, Faculty and University administration; 7. ability and willingness to research and teach theoretical perspectives on legal topics as well as general jurisprudence (for example, to contribute to courses in Philosophical Foundations of the Common Law or Constitutional Theory); and 8. a willingness to participate fully in the collective activities of the group of scholars engaged in jurisprudence in the Faculty. How to apply To apply, click on the Apply Now button on the ‘Job Details’ page and follow the on- screen instructions to register as a new user, or log-in if you have applied previously. Please provide details of three referees and indicate whether the University may contact them now. 4 You will also be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should explain how you meet the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by 12.00 noon on Thursday 15 December 2016. Should you experience any difficulties using the online application system, please email [email protected]. Further help and support is available from www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/support/. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of your application. The full membership of the board of electors will be published in the University Gazette (www.ox.ac.uk/gazette/) when it is finalised. All applications will be acknowledged after receipt and will be considered by the board of electors as soon as possible after the closing date. The board is free to search for other candidates at this or any subsequent stage in its proceedings. All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and will be asked to give a short presentation to the electors as part of the interview. The board’s decision will be communicated as soon as possible after the interview but in some cases there may be a delay while deliberations are ongoing. Essential Information for Applicants for the Professorship of Jurisprudence The University The University of Oxford aims to sustain excellence in every area of its teaching and research, and to maintain and develop its position as a leader amongst world-class universities. Placing an equally high value on research and on teaching, the colleges, departments and faculties of Oxford aspire both to lead the international research agenda and to offer a unique and exceptional education to our undergraduate and graduate students. Oxford’s self-governing community of scholars includes professors, readers, and associate professors, college tutors, senior and junior research fellows and over 2,500 other university research staff. The University aims to provide facilities and support for colleagues to pursue innovative research and outstanding teaching, by responding to developments in the intellectual environment and society at large, and by forging close links with the wider academic world, the professions, industry and commerce. The Strategic Plan, detailing strategy for the period 2013-18, can be found at www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation/strategic-plan. Research at Oxford combines disciplinary depth with an increasing focus on inter- disciplinary and multi-disciplinary activities addressing a rich and diverse range of issues, from deciphering ancient texts and inscriptions using modern scientific and computational methods developed in Oxford, through to global health, climate change, ageing, energy and the effects on our world of