Lecturers

York Law School is seeking to appoint two lecturers in law on the teaching and scholarship track to join and contribute to the distinctive learning and teaching environment offered. Applications are welcome from individuals who enjoy working in teams and have an interest in innovative approaches to teaching law. The school is particularly interested in candidates with experience in teaching the law of obligations, public law, EU law, or developing material for the SQE. Additionally, there is an opportunity to develop optional modules in areas of personal interest. As the only Law School in the UK to base undergraduate degrees on problem-based learning (PBL), the approach to teaching and learning is distinctive and dynamic. The foundation subjects of legal knowledge are taught through PBL in an integrated set of modules in the initial years, allowing students to learn the law through working on scenarios spanning multiple subjects. The school hosts the Baroness Hale Law Clinic, which supports teaching and research into law. The successful candidates will become part of a friendly, collegial, and close-knit community of teachers and researchers, receiving support from colleagues at all levels. The School focuses on creative and student-focused pedagogy across its activities. The environment is conducive to scholars interested in contextual approaches to teaching law and working across doctrinal boundaries. **Role:** - Lecture, lead seminars, problem-based learning, tutorials, and other forms of graduate and postgraduate teaching - Develop teaching and learning activities in the School, delivering teaching across property law, various modules, and all levels - Carry out ongoing curriculum review and contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies - Undertake administrative and managerial responsibilities effectively **Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:** - Postgraduate degree in law or equivalent experience - Extensive knowledge in law, particularly in the Foundations subjects or SQE subjects - Experience in teaching and learning in higher education or a similar context - Collaborative ethos For informal enquiries, please contact the Head of York Law School, Professor T.T. Arvind, at t.t.arvind@york.ac.uk. The University promotes diversity and inclusivity and encourages applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from a Minority Ethnic background, as they are underrepresented. Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements are offered to support staff.,