Department: School of Education, Language and Psychology
Location: York
Salary: £39,906 to £59,966 per annum
Closing Date: Friday 24 July 2026 at midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
Reference: 057-26-R
Location: York
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 take the lead on our undergraduate TESOL provision, and with the potential to take on programme leadership 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:
[email protected]
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a teaching session.
