University of York Lecturer Recruitment in Human Rights Law

University of York Lecturer Recruitment in Human Rights Law

The University of York invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Law: Human Rights position within York Law School.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research, innovative legal education, and the School’s Problem-Based Learning approach.

Position Overview

Institution: University of York
Department: York Law School
Position: Lecturer in Law: Human Rights
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Status: Open
Grade: Grade 7
Location: University of York Campus, United Kingdom
Job Reference: 15161

Salary

The position offers a salary of:

£46,049–£56,535 per year

About the Role

The selected candidate will contribute to teaching, research, student supervision, and academic service in Human Rights Law and related areas.

York Law School is a research-active department with a strong commitment to socially engaged scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative legal education.

Key Responsibilities

The appointed lecturer may be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Human Rights Law

• Contribute to Problem-Based Learning activities

• Conduct and publish high-quality legal research

• Supervise student research and dissertations

• Develop course materials and assessments

• Participate in curriculum and programme development

• Contribute to departmental and university service

• Engage in interdisciplinary and socio-legal research networks

Relevant Research Areas

The role may connect with York Law School’s research strengths in:

• Human Rights Law

• Conflict, Migration and International Law

• Social Welfare, Law and Administrative Justice

• Health and Law

• Law and Artificial Intelligence

• Criminalisation

• Private Law and Values

• Applied socio-legal research methods

Candidate Profile

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A PhD in Law or a closely related discipline

• Expertise in Human Rights Law

• A strong research record or clear publication potential

• Evidence of effective university-level teaching

• Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary and socially engaged scholarship

• Strong communication, collaboration, and student-supervision skills

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 16 August 2026
Interview Date: 11 September 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official University of York recruitment portal using:

Job Reference: 15161

Applicants should review the complete job description for detailed eligibility criteria, required documents, employment terms, and selection procedures.

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