Lecturer in Law (Legal Skills & Employability)
Role Description
Innovation in Action
York Law School (YLS) is not your typical law school. We are a collegial, student-centered department renowned for our pioneering use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Our curriculum doesn't just teach law; it integrates legal problem-solving and professional skills within a collaborative, modern framework.
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We are currently seeking a visionary educator to join us in shaping the next generation of legal minds.
The Role: Focus on Pedagogy & Innovation
As a Lecturer (Teaching & Scholarship), you are an educator at heart. You will deliver high-quality, engaging teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, thriving within our distinctive PBL model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver & Facilitate: Lead PBL sessions, seminars, workshops, and lectures.
- Innovate: Develop and apply cutting-edge teaching materials that create interest and enthusiasm amongst students.
- Curriculum Design: Carry out ongoing review of teaching content and contribute to the development of learning strategies.
- Scholarly Engagement: Investigate innovative assessment methods and disseminate excellent teaching practices within the University and beyond.
Subject Expertise
While we welcome applications from all qualified legal educators, we are particularly interested in strengthening our expertise in:
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Healthcare Law
- Human Rights Law
- Tort Law
- Environmental Law
About You
You are a collaborative academic who thrives in a supportive, non-hierarchical environment. You should possess:
- Qualifications: A postgraduate degree in Law or a professional qualification (solicitor, barrister, paralegal) in the law of England or Wales.
- Teaching Excellence: Experience in HE teaching and the ability to use diverse techniques to engage students.
- Innovation: A creative approach to applying teaching and scholarly activities.
- Communication: Highly developed skills to engage effectively with a wide-ranging audience.
Knowledge of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and a commitment to interdisciplinary teaching are highly desirable.
Why York?
The University of York is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, and York Law School consistently ranks highly for student satisfaction and research impact. We offer a culture that values your well-being, professional development, and the freedom to innovate.
How to Apply
Informal Enquiries: We encourage potential applicants to reach out for a confidential discussion. Please contact the Head of York Law School, Professor Sue Westwood, at sue.westwood@york.ac.uk.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.
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Why York?
York is one of the most successful universities in the UK.
With world-class activity across the spectrum from the physical sciences, life sciences, and social sciences to the humanities, we have been recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world, gaining outstanding results in official assessments of our research and teaching.