York St John University · United Kingdom
Join York St John University as a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in TESOL and Applied Linguistics and lead transformative undergraduate teaching while contributing to a research-driven, socially impactful academic environment. You’ll shape curriculum, mentor students, and advance research in TESOL and language justice — all within a dynamic, growing university committed to widening educational opportunity.
About the Role
You will join a team of seventeen Languages and Linguistics academics within the School of Education, Language and Psychology. The School offers BA and MA programmes in British Sign Language, Deaf Studies, English Language and Linguistics, Intercultural Communication, Japanese, Korean, Language and Social Justice, and TESOL. You will take the lead on our undergraduate TESOL provision and have the potential to lead our flagship English Language and Linguistics, and English Language, Linguistics and TESOL programmes.
What You Will Do
Teach undergraduate TESOL and Applied Linguistics courses in lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
Assess student work and provide academic and pastoral support.
Contribute to the development of the Research Centre for Language and Social Justice.
Engage the public in linguistics and TESOL, both locally and internationally.
Lead and develop undergraduate TESOL programmes.
Build and maintain a strong research profile in TESOL and Applied Linguistics.
Involve students in your research through the York St John ‘Students-as-Researchers’ scheme.
Participate in research networks and contribute to the academic community.
What We Are Looking For
Expertise in teaching TESOL and Applied Linguistics at undergraduate level.
Doctoral level qualification.
Active engagement in research, with expertise in TESOL.
Experience in programme/course leadership in TESOL.
Experience with externally accredited TESOL programmes.
Experience in community language learning initiatives.
Research interests in Applied Linguistics and social justice issues (preferred).
CELTA or DELTA qualification (preferred).
As a full-time academic, you will be based on campus in York, working term-time and during assessment periods. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and impact education and research in a university that values social justice and community engagement.
If you are passionate about TESOL, Applied Linguistics, and social justice, and you want to shape the future of language education, we want to hear from you.