Department

York Law School

Salary

£37,694 - £46,049 per year (reduced pro rata for part time working)

Grade

Grade 6

Contract status

Open

Hours of work

Part-time

Based at

University of York campus

Interview date

to be confirmed

Posted Date

27/07/2026

Apply by

15/08/2026

Job Reference

15170

Documents

- Job Description 15170.pdf (PDF, 403.99kb)

Role Description

Department

York Law School (YLS) provides a supportive and student-centred academic environment, underpinned by a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. The role offers opportunities for pedagogic development and engagement with innovative teaching and assessment practices within a team-oriented academic community.

YLS is seeking to appoint part-time Associate Lecturers to join our team of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) tutors. This role supports the delivery of our distinctive and internationally recognised PBL model, which sits at the heart of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. As our student community continues to grow and as we expand our work in skills development and the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) pathway, we are looking for colleagues who are committed to high-quality teaching, student support, and innovative approaches to legal education.

Role

In this post, you will support YLS's distinctive Problem-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will be teaching-focused and contribute directly to the delivery of legal education within the School's distinctive pedagogical framework.





The posts are available from September 2026 and are offered on a part-time basis. An alternative start date and details of part-time hours can be discussed with the successful candidate/s.

Please note that within the online application process 3 x academic references are stated as being required, professional references will be accepted as suitable alternatives.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

- Undergraduate or other higher degree in law
- Detailed knowledge of the law of England and Wales sufficient to contribute to PBL facilitation and teaching across core areas
- Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
- Ability to plan, manage, organise and assess own teaching contributions
- Collaborative ethos
- Positive attitude to colleagues and students

Interview date: to be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Patrick Gallimore via email [HIDDEN TEXT]

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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