About the University

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

The School

Law is a growing and dynamic part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Our LLB programme, launched in 2018, has developed rapidly, and in 2020 we established the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Law Clinic, which gives students hands-on experience in providing legal advice under the guidance of experienced staff. The Law Clinic is embedded within our teaching, enabling students to apply legal principles to realistic cases, build practical skills, and gain confidence in professional practice. Across our programmes, we emphasise skills development, employability, and placing law in context to support analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Your work will be a mix of supervising students in a law clinic or similar practical setting and teaching in a variety of settings including lectures, small group tutorials / seminars. There is an expectation that all staff deliver pastoral and academic tutoring to students. The successful candidate will be supported to build and develop their research profile.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in supervising students in practical settings, ideally in a Law Clinic
• Recent Law practice of your own to inform teaching
• Expertise in two or more of the following areas: mental health law, conveyancing, medical law, property law, or asylum and immigration
• Some teaching experience
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or willingness to undertake
• Solicitor or Barrister with practicing certificates, or a relevant PhD alongside student supervision in a Law Clinic

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met.

Application Process

Apply online via the university's careers portal. Applications should include answers to work-related questions. CVs are not accepted. Further details and application form guidance are provided.