"Chair in Law x 2"

University of York - York Law School

Location:	York
Salary:	Commensurate with experience on the professorial scale (current minimum £78,798)
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	12th February 2026
Closes:	15th March 2026

York Law School (YLS) is seeking to appoint two distinguished scholars to join our dynamic, collegial, and intellectually ambitious community. As a Top 25 UK Law School for Research, we are committed to a distinctive vision of law in service of the public good. We are looking for academic leaders who will advance their discipline, shape global research agendas, and enhance our standing as a centre of excellence.

You will provide senior leadership within one or more of our vibrant Research Excellence Groups:

• Social Welfare, Law and Administrative Justice
• Health and Law
• Law and AI
• Conflict, Migration and International Law
• Criminalisation
• Private Law and Values

In addition to your own world-leading scholarship, you will mentor junior colleagues, secure external research funding, and contribute to our newly established Applied Socio-legal Methods Network.

Innovative Education

YLS is internationally renowned for our Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach which places rigorous inquiry, collaborative learning and critical reflection at the heart of legal education. Academic colleagues guide students through complex, practice-oriented problems that connect doctrinal analysis with deeper ethical, social and theoretical considerations. This structure supports meaningful connections between research and teaching and provides a stimulating environment for sustained academic engagement.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• A PhD in Law or an equivalent research qualification.
• An outstanding, internationally recognised record of research and publication.
• Proven experience in securing significant external research grants.
• Exceptional achievement in curriculum design and innovative teaching.
• A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We encourage applications from women and individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented in senior academic roles.

Why Join York Law School?

We pride ourselves on an inclusive, non-hierarchical culture built on trust and "respectful informality". We believe that there should be no barriers to academic careers or study, and strive to provide an environment that is inclusive and supportive for all. We are proud to hold the Athena Swan Bronze award in recognition of our commitment and values. Please see our website (www.york.ac.uk/law/) for further details.

Informal Enquiries:

Please direct informal enquiries to Paul Ellison (paul.ellison@york.ac.uk) University Recruitment Adviser.