Introduction
York St John University is a dynamic and ambitious institution at the heart of historic York, known for its commitment to widening participation, academic excellence, and community impact. We are one of the fastest-growing universities in the UK, with a strategy that places inspirational learning and applied research at the centre of everything we do. Our students benefit from a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, professional development, and meaningful engagement with real-world challenges.
Location: York
Salary: £48,822 to £59,966
Status: Full time, permanent
The School
Law is a vibrant and rapidly developing part of York Business School. Our LLB programme, launched in 2018, has grown quickly in size and reputation, and in 2020 we established the York St John Law Clinic, offering students hands-on experience in giving legal advice and assistance under the supervision of experienced staff. The Law Clinic forms an integral part of our teaching, allowing students to apply legal principles to real-life cases, develop practical skills, and gain confidence in professional practice. Across all our programmes, we emphasise personal and skills development, employability, and placing law in context to strengthen analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join us as a Senior Lecturer in Law. This role is ideal for a candidate with academic skills and substantial experience supervising students in a legal advice setting, particularly within a university law clinic environment. You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality teaching and mentoring our students in both academic and practical aspects of law as well as supporting less-experienced colleagues.
Required Skills And Experience
* The successful candidate must have significant experience supervising students within a university law clinic and expertise in two or more of the following areas of Law: mental health law, conveyancing, medical law, property law, or asylum and immigration.
* Proven ability to deliver high-quality, student-focused teaching across a range of settings: lectures, small groups/seminars, developing assessments and supporting students through pastoral and academic tutoring.
* Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or equivalent) and a strong commitment to supporting student learning, employability, and professional development.
* Experience in curriculum development and mentoring colleagues is desirable.
* Ideal candidate would be a Solicitor or Barrister with practicing certificates, or have a relevant PhD alongside substantial student supervision in a Law Clinic.
What We Offer
We offer an opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative academic environment, supervise and shape the next generation of legal professionals, and join a collaborative team committed to excellence in teaching, student experience, and applied learning.
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
* It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
* For informal enquiries, please contact Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi at e.gheyohndzi@yorksj.ac.uk
* We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application Process & Benefits
Application process We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process. If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. 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)
Note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. 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 be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage 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 attached information document provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees. Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees. Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students. Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.
Closing Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date: Friday 29 May 2026
Further Details
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