Executive Dean, The Dickson Poon School of Law  Full Time

Introduction from Professor Rachel A Mills CBE, Senior Vice President (Academic)

“King’s College London is committed to making the world a better place through world-leading education, research and service to society through academic excellence. The Dickson Poon School of Law is central to that ambition.  The Dickson Poon School of Law combines a long tradition of academic excellence with a clear commitment to addressing pressing challenges shaping society today, rooted in nearly two centuries of legal scholarship and recognised globally as a leading law faculty. Our research and education activity engage with issues including equality and human rights, climate change, globalisation, international relations, trade, competition and global finance, leading the way in adaptation to the changing nature of legal services, regulation and emerging technologies. Located in the heart of legal London, the Faculty is uniquely positioned within walking distance of Parliament, the Royal Courts of Justice, the Inns of Court, government departments and many of the world’s leading law firms. This creates exceptional opportunities for collaboration, influence and partnership across academia, public life, the judiciary, industry and the professions.  As the legal profession evolves rapidly to respond to new technologies, against an increasingly complex geopolitical backdrop, the role offers an opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a globally recognised faculty. There are huge opportunities across King’s to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, deepen engagement with external partners, and ensure our education and research continue to respond to a rapidly changing legal and geopolitical landscape.  The faculty is home to an ambitious and collaborative community of staff and students, united by a shared commitment to excellence, intellectual curiosity and societal impact. With nine faculties spanning the humanities, social sciences, health, sciences and engineering and professional disciplines, King’s offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.   We invite applications from individuals who will inspire our community, foster an inclusive and supportive culture, and build on the faculty’s considerable strengths to advance its global reputation, research excellence and educational impact in the years ahead.” 

About King’s College London

King’s College London is ranked 5th the UK in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, and 31st in the world, with a turnover exceeding £1.3 Bn. It is the fourth oldest university in England, and is based in the heart of London. Kings has over 40,000 students from over 150 countries studying in person and online, and has over 12,000 employees. King’s academics are members of 9 Faculties, based on 5 campuses in central and SE London. Together the King’s community delivers a comprehensive portfolio of outstanding and impactful research and education in close partnership with the vibrant ecosystem across London along with other universities and partners across the globe. King’s College London offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work, where staff are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning in the service of society. We are a multi-Faculty institution, providing high-quality education, research and innovation across the humanities, sciences, medicine, law, dentistry, and social sciences. King’s Strategy 2030 sets out how we take our purpose to make the world a better place forward, with four key priorities including student success in and beyond university, investment in research and education excellence that responds to the changing world, to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, and sustainable finances for a secure future. 

Campus: Strand Campus

Period of Appointment: A permanent academic Professorial contract.