Academic Associate

York St. John University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan after six months of服务

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation expenses package

Job summary

York St John University London Campus is seeking an Academic Associate in Business and Management to start in January 2027. The role combines doctoral study with university teaching and assessment, in a fixed-term four-year contract with a UK tuition fee waiver for the PhD.

You will contribute around six hours per week of face-to-face teaching during semesters, across seminars, workshops and tutorials. The successful candidate will join our research community and develop a PhD proposal aligned

Qualifications

• Master's degree and a 2:1 honours in a relevant field.
• Experience in teaching and research activities desirable.
• Ability to develop a PhD research project proposal.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a PhD at York St John University while employed by the University to support teaching and assessment.
• Contribute around six hours per week of face-to-face teaching during semesters.
• Assist in seminars, workshops and tutorials, including preparation, assessment and marking.
• Join the London Campus research community and undertake doctoral research aligned with Business and Management Studies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Knowledge of research methods

Education

Master's degree

2:1 honours degree

Job description

Location

London

Salary

£39,255 to £44,551 per annum (£19,627 to £22,275 pro rata) (including London allowance)

Introduction to YSJ 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 U.K 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.

Contract

Part time, fixed term

Location Details

Located across two floors in East London Docs, the campus is perfectly situated for access to the area’s rich and diverse amenities and part of a vibrant, co-inhabited educational environment.

The Team

Business and Management at York St John University London Campus supports a diverse and growing academic community across undergraduate and postgraduate provision. We emphasise research-informed teaching, inclusive practice and the development of a strong research culture, with research activity contributing to Business and Management Studies.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an Academic Associate in Business and Management to start in January 2027. As an Academic Associate, you will undertake a PhD at York St John University whilst also being employed by the University to support teaching and assessment. The Academic Associate is a fixed-term position for four years and includes a UK tuition fee waiver/scholarship for a full-time PhD. Please note that a condition of the post is full time study. Alongside your doctoral research, you will contribute an average of six hours per week of face-to-face teaching during the semesters, spread over one to two days. Activities may include seminars, workshops and tutorials, together with preparation, assessment and marking. The successful candidate will join the research community at the London Campus and undertake doctoral research aligned with areas relevant to Business and Management Studies. Training and academic support will be provided to develop teaching-related skills and professional competencies alongside doctoral research.

Required Skills And Experience

Applicants should have a Master's degree and an upper second-class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in Business and Management or a relevant discipline. Candidates should demonstrate sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge to contribute to established teaching and research programmes and have the ability to develop a PhD research project proposal. Knowledge of relevant research methods and previous teaching experience are desirable. Candidates should also demonstrate excellent communication skills, an ability to work collaboratively, and the potential to contribute to the University’s research environment and intellectual capacity.

Additional Information

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a 10-minute presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview. For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Ghulam Mujtaba Kayani, School Postgraduate Research Lead, London Campus, at [e-mail] . 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. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements. This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we encourage you to please apply as early as possible as we may consider closing earlier if we receive a high level of applications. If the vacancy is closed earlier, all pending applicants will be notified and provided with 24 hours' notice to submit an application.

Benefits Package

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further Information About Life At YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees. Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees. Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students. Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.

Closing Date

Friday 23 October 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date

Tuesday 10 November 2026