Location: York or London

Salary: £71,566 to £80,000 per annum (£14,313 to £16,000 pro rata)

Introduction to York St John 

York St John is an ambitious, modern university with a distinctive presence across both the historic city of York and London, and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Our London campus plays an important role in extending the University’s reach, global engagement, and academic innovation, alongside our established foundation in York. Central to our ambition across both campuses is an unwavering commitment to academic excellence. 

As one of the fastest-growing universities in the UK in recent years, we have developed a new strategy for the next decade. This strategy emphasises our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to the creation of a fairer world and more prosperous regions. Inspirational learning and impactful research are at the heart of this vision, with our academic expertise recognised as our greatest asset. 

York St John is committed to building diverse academic leadership and particularly welcomes applications from women and groups currently underrepresented at professorial level in Business and Management. 

The School and Campus 

During a period of significant change across the higher education sector, York Business School and our London Campus have expanded their portfolio of programmes designed to prepare both domestic and international students for successful professional careers. Fundamental to our ethos is the development of the individual, the creation of supportive academic communities, and close collaboration with the business community to build lasting partnerships and produce distinctive, career-ready graduates. 

York Business School and the London Campus benefit from a vibrant and supportive research culture. A substantial proportion of staff are research-active, with the School and Campus supporting a number of research groups. Research activity is firmly anchored within Business and Management Studies (Unit of Assessment 17), with established strengths in business and social justice, sustainable tourism and heritage development, healthcare management, sustainable transformation of the cultural industries, and rural business resilience. We have strong regional, national and international collaborations and a growing research profile. 

The Role 

We are seeking to make a number of senior professorial appointments to strengthen our research environment, support collective research development, and enhance our growing reputation for internationally recognised research. The primary purpose of the role is to provide senior research leadership, experience and expertise to strengthen the University’s research environment and to support the development of internationally excellent research within Unit of Assessment 17 (Business and Management Studies), including in preparation for REF 2029. 

The role will include structured mentorship of early- and mid-career researchers, contribution to staff and PGR CPD activities, support for grant development, and active engagement in collaborative research and scholarly leadership, with particular interest in candidates who bring experience of developing inclusive research cultures and enabling colleagues at different career stages to flourish. 

Postholders will be expected to work closely with School Research Leads across both sites, contribute to relevant School and Campus research committees, and support the delivery of agreed research actions, including the development of research events and conferences. 

Ideal candidates will have a strong international research profile, a sustained record of high-quality outputs and partnership development, and expertise aligned with one or more of the research areas outlined above. 

These appointments are fractional and fixed-term, offering flexibility to candidates wishing to align the role with a broader portfolio of academic or industry-based work. Appointments may be attached to either the York Campus or the London Campus, with opportunities to contribute across both locations as appropriate. Because of the fractional nature of the appointments, candidates do not need to relocate and may undertake the role alongside an existing academic or professional position. 

Key Requirements 

Commensurate with a professorial appointment, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong and sustained record of internationally excellent research outputs, alongside a strong track record of research income generation. Evidence of effective mentorship, leadership, and collaborative research activity is also essential.  Evidence of collegial leadership, mentorship, and contribution to inclusive academic environments will be particularly valued. Flexible patterns of engagement will be agreed to reflect the fractional nature of the appointment.

We kindly ask previous applicants not to reapply

Additional Information 

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

For informal enquiries, please contact Brendan Paddison at B.Paddison@yorksj.ac.uk

Closing Date: 07 Jun 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £71,566 to £80,000 per annum pro rata

Salary: £39,906 to £59,966 per annum

Full Time, permanent

Introduction to York St John University

York St John is an ambitious, modern University at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. As the University for Social Impact, we are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Language and Linguistics is clustered within the School of Education, Language and Psychology, an ambitious and vibrant academic unit.  The school has an has an established Research Centre for Language and Social Justice. The successful applicant for this post will be encouraged to think about ways in which they (and their students) can contribute towards the development of the Centre. Engaging the public in the study of linguistics and TESOL will be an important part of the Centre's work, and ideas about how this might be achieved, both internationally and locally, are welcome.

The role

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in TESOL and Applied Linguistics.  The successful candidate will join a team of seventeen Languages and Linguistics academics based within the School of Education, Language and Psychology. We offer BA and MA programmes in British Sign Language, Deaf Studies, English Language and Linguistics, Intercultural Communication, Japanese, Korean, Language and Social Justice, and TESOL.  We are looking for someone who can lead our TESOL provision, and as part of that take on the programme leadership role for our flagship English Language and Linguistics, and English Language, Linguistics and TESOL programmes.  

Key requirements

The successful candidate will have expertise in teaching areas of both TESOL and Applied Linguistics at Undergraduate level and ideally at Masters level. 

It is essential that candidates hold a doctoral level qualification, and are actively engaged in research. Your area of research expertise will include TESOL, and you will be actively engaged in research networks in the TESOL field.

Research interests in Applied Linguistics and social justice issues would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be supported in developing a solid research profile. 

During term-time and in assessment periods, the majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The successful candidate will also be supported in building on their solid research profile. You are likely to have the opportunity to teach in the areas in which you research, and to involve your students in your research through the York St John 'Students-as-Researchers' scheme.

Required skills and experience

The ideal candidate will have experience of programme/course leadership, ideally in the TESOL field, with experience of externally accredited TESOL programmes and experience of setting up and/or contributing to community language learning initiatives. Holding a CELTA or DELTA qualification would be an advantage.  

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr. Leesa Clarke, Associate Head of School: Language by email: l.clarke@yorksj.ac.uk

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a teaching session. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met.
For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Closing Date: 20 May 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £59,966 per annum

Salary: £48,822 to £59,966

Full time, permanent.

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John University 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 vibrant and rapidly developing part of York Business School. Our LLB programme, launched in 2018, has grown quickly in size and reputation, and in 2020 we established the York St John Law Clinic, offering students hands-on experience in giving legal advice and assistance under the supervision of experienced staff. The Law Clinic forms an integral part of our teaching, allowing students to apply legal principles to real-life cases, develop practical skills, and gain confidence in professional practice. Across all our programmes, we emphasise personal and skills development, employability, and placing law in context to strengthen analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join us as a Senior Lecturer in Law. This role is ideal for a candidate with academic skills and substantial experience supervising students in a legal advice setting, particularly within a university law clinic environment. You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality teaching and mentoring our students in both academic and practical aspects of law as well as supporting less-experienced colleagues.

Required Skills and Experience 

The successful candidate must have significant experience supervising students within a university law clinic and expertise in two or more of the following areas of Law: mental health law, conveyancing, medical law, property law, or asylum and immigration. Additionally, we expect to see proven ability to deliver high-quality, student-focused teaching across a range of settings: lectures, small groups/ seminars, developing assessments and supporting students through pastoral and academic tutoring. Candidate should have Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or equivalent) and a strong commitment to supporting student learning, employability, and professional development are required. Experience in curriculum development and mentoring colleagues is desirable.

The ideal candidate would be a Solicitor or Barrister with practicing certificates, or have a relevant PhD alongside substantial student supervision in a Law Clinic.

We offer an opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative academic environment, supervise and shape the next generation of legal professionals, and join a collaborative team committed to excellence in teaching, student experience, and applied learning.

Additional Information

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met.
 For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

For informal enquiries, please contact Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi at e.gheyohndzi@yorksj.ac.uk

Closing Date: 13 May 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £48,822 to £59,966 per annum