Lecturer in Linguistics & TESOL

Part time fixed term 

Location: York 

Salary: £39,355 to £48,149 per annum (£23,613 to £28,889 pro rata)

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. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The role

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in Linguistics and TESOL. 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.

Key requirements

The successful candidate will have expertise in teaching areas of both Linguistics and TESOL 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 applied linguistics/TESOL. Research interests in language 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 developing a 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.

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 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.

Further Information

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

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.

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2025

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,355 to £48,149 per annum pro rata