Introduction
York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York. 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 widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world.
Location
York.
Salary
£39,906 to £48,822.
Employment Type
Full time, permanent.
The School
Law is a growing and dynamic part of York Business School. The LLB programme launched in 2018 and has developed rapidly; in 2020 we established the York St John Law Clinic, giving students hands‑on experience in providing legal advice under the guidance of experienced staff. From 2023 we introduced a suite of MLaw and LLM programmes. Clinical teaching is embedded within our programmes, enabling students to apply legal principles in authentic contexts, build confidence and gain experience in professional ways of working.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic new lecturer to supervise students in the York St John Law Clinic and contribute to teaching on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This includes delivering lectures, seminars, workshops and small‑group tutorials, developing engaging teaching materials and assessments, and offering timely and constructive feedback. You will be responsible for pastoral support of your allocated students. Over time, you will be expected to contribute to our developing research agenda.
Required Skills And Experience
You will have experience as a solicitor, barrister or legal executive, and demonstrate either teaching experience or an aptitude for teaching gained through training, supporting or supervising trainees/apprentices. You will have experience in private client and/or Court of Protection work and be able to contribute to the delivery of our Wills & Administration of Estates, Mental Health Law & Practice, Medical Law, Asylum & Immigration or property‑oriented modules, utilising the knowledge acquired through your professional practice. You will have Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or be willing to work towards achieving it within 18 months of appointment.
Part‑Time Option
We are open to applications from candidates who wish to work part‑time, perhaps alongside maintaining a role in legal practice.
Additional Information
This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met. For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK.
For informal enquiries, please contact Ernestine Gheyoh Nesta at e.gheyohndzi@yorksj.ac.uk.
Benefits Package
* 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)
Provisional Interview Date
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Closing Date
Sunday 07 June 2026 at midnight
We encourage candidates to get in touch to arrange a discussion or visit to explore the opportunity further before submitting an application.
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