Lecturer/Senior Lecturer and Course Lead in Law

York St. John University; York; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking university as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Law, where you will lead innovative programs and contribute to impactful research. This role offers the chance to shape the future of legal education while fostering a supportive learning environment. With a focus on personal and skills development, you will engage with students and help them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The university values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits, making it an exciting time to be part of a growing academic community.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Disability leave

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

On-campus courses and tutorials

Relocation expenses package

Visa application fee reimbursement

Qualifications

• PhD in Law or a closely related area is essential.
• Experience in delivering modules in various law disciplines is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain high standards in postgraduate Law programmes.
• Conduct high-quality research leading to publications.

Skills

Medical Law

Environmental Law

Media Law

Sports Law and Governance

International Trade Law

International Commercial Law

Education

PhD in Law or related area

Job description

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Base pay range

Full time permanent

Location: York

Salary: £39,355 to £59,139 per annum

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest-growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Law is part of York Business School. Our LLB programme started in 2018 and has developed rapidly; and in 2020 we opened York St John Law Clinic, in which students give legal advice and assistance under the supervision of experienced staff. Our teaching will emphasise personal and skills development, with a focus on employability. We aim to place law in context to further understanding and develop analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We have high expectations of, and aspirations for, our students and we aim to create engaging teaching and assessment which fosters understanding and develops valuable transferable skills. We pride ourselves in knowing our students as individuals and in offering high levels of personal support.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team and play a key role in expanding our Law programmes. Applications from candidates who can deliver the following modules are desirable: Medical Law; Environmental Law; Media Law; Sports Law and Governance; International Trade law and International Commercial Law.

You will become a Course Leader and lead on one of our postgraduate programmes. You will be responsible for leading and maintaining high standards on the programme while providing an excellent student experience. You will also conduct high quality research leading to publications in leading academic journals, develop bids and partnerships for research funding.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in one of the areas listed above or a closely related area.

Further Information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi via e-mail at [e-mail] .

It is anticipated that the assessment process will involve a presentation and panel interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ).

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact [e-mail]. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our Benefits Package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
  
  

Further Information About Life At YSJ

Our candidate brochure provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

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Closing Date - Sunday 25 May 2025 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Monday 09 June 2025

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