Lecturer in Law Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Lecturer in Law
Location: York
Salary: £39,355 to £48,149 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Interview Dates (Provisional): 20th & 23rd May 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025 (Midnight)

Shape the Future of Legal Education at York St John University

York St John University is a thriving, modern institution with deep roots in the heart of the historic city of York. We are one of the UK’s fastest-growing universities, driven by a bold and ambitious vision for the future. Our new 10-year strategy is centred around widening participation, delivering transformational education, and using research to help build a fairer, more prosperous society.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Lecturer in Law to join our dynamic and growing team at York Business School.

About the School

Law at York St John is an integral part of York Business School. Since launching our law programmes in 2018, we’ve rapidly expanded our offering and impact. In 2020, we launched the York St John Law Clinic, giving students the opportunity to provide supervised legal advice to real clients, enhancing both their legal knowledge and practical skills.

Our programmes – including LLB, MLaw, MLaw Legal Practice, and LLM in Commercial Law and Practice – are designed to reflect the evolving legal education landscape. We emphasise employability, practical skills, and a contextualised approach to legal study, encouraging students to think critically and analytically while preparing them for a variety of legal careers.

We pride ourselves on knowing our students as individuals and offering high levels of personal and academic support in a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of legal education at York St John. You will play a key role in delivering engaging and high-quality teaching, contributing to curriculum development, and helping drive forward research and knowledge exchange within the School.

You will contribute across a range of law subjects, and we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas such as:

• Equity and Trusts
• Property Law
• Conveyancing
• Wills and Administration
• Environmental Law
• Media Law
• Contract Law
• Company Law
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Personal Injury
• Foundational law modules

You’ll also be expected to:

• Engage in high-quality research and/or knowledge transfer activities
• Pursue external funding opportunities
• Contribute to building a strong and supportive research culture in the Law subject area

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for innovative and inclusive teaching
• Experience delivering high-quality, student-focused education
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or willingness to gain it within 18 months of appointment)
• A strong research or practice background, with potential to contribute to impactful outputs

Visa Sponsorship

This position is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, subject to UKVI criteria.
Further information: Skilled Worker visa – GOV.UK

What We Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive, and student-focused working environment
• A range of family-friendly and flexible working policies
• Supportive research culture and development opportunities
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Consideration given to requests for job share or other flexible working arrangements

Application Support

We’re here to support you throughout the recruitment process. Please review our candidate guidance for helpful advice before you begin your application.

For informal enquiries about the role, contact:
Dr Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi
Email: e.gheyohndzi@yorksj.ac.uk

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
York St John is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff and students can thrive.