Senior Lecturer in Law; Academic

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.

We are looking for an experienced academic with a sustained record of high-quality research outputs and a developing profile of research leadership. In this role, you will provide intellectual leadership and achieve high visibility in your field at both national and international levels.

• Lead
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  Contribute to the School’s research strategy and provide leadership within our Research Excellence Groups.
• Drive
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  Lead ambitious research agendas, identify and secure external funding, and manage the financial and physical resources of research activities.
• Mentor
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  Support the development of colleagues, supervise research students, and lead research teams.
• Educate
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  Deliver research-informed, innovative teaching within our distinctive PBL model, ensuring all delivery complies with high-quality standards.

We welcome applications from candidates in all areas of law. However, we are particularly interested in strengthening our expertise in the following areas:

• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Healthcare Law
• Human Rights Law
• Tort Law
• Environmental Law

Your research should complement our existing Research Excellence Groups, which include Social Welfare, Law and Administrative Justice;
Health and Law;
Law and AI;
Conflict, Migration, and International Law;
Criminalisation; and Private Law and Values.

You are a collaborative academic with a PhD in Law and an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the law of England and Wales. You possess:

• Research Excellence
  : A proven track record of high-impact publications in quality journals and a well-established national reputation.
• Teaching Excellence
  :
  Extensive experience in HE teaching and learning, with a willingness to embrace collaborative approaches like PBL.
• Leadership Skills
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  The ability to motivate staff, manage administrative responsibilities, and lead interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Collaborative Ethos
  : A commitment to working proactively with colleagues across the department and the wider university

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.

For informal enquiries: please contact the Head of York Law School, Professor Sue Westwood ().

Interview Date: To be confirmed.