Job Opening: LSE (Professor)

The London School of Economics and Political Science Department of Law is looking to appoint a Professor of International Law to replace Christopher Greenwood, who was recently elected to the International Court of Justice. Here's the advertisement:

The Department of Law, a world-leading centre for research and teaching in legal studies and interdisciplinary approaches to law, seeks to appoint a new Professor of International Law, to fill the vacancy left by Professor Christopher Greenwood’s appointment to the International Court of Justice.

Applicants should have an outstanding international research reputation in public international law. The postholder will participate in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level and, in particular, contribute to the development of innovative postgraduate courses. In addition to research leadership, the successful applicant will be expected to take on administrative responsibilities in the Department and the School. This appointment will be from 1 September 2009, or as soon as possible thereafter.

For further information about the Department see http://www/lse.ac.uk/law. Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Professor Hugh Collins (h.collins@lse.ac.uk).

Please see the instructions of how to apply, the notes for applicants, the further particulars and the personal details form. If you cannot download the application pack, email HR.Recruit.Prof@lse.ac.uk or call 020 7955 6183, quoting reference 07/08/SA.

Closing Date for applications: 16 January 2009.