Academic Associate - Creative Writing & Literature PhD Path

York St John University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

York St John University in York invites applications for an Academic Associate in Creative Writing and Literature. The role combines doctoral study with teaching and assessment on undergraduate programmes (0.5 FTE) in a fixed-term four-year appointment starting February 2027.

The appointment includes a full-time PhD tuition fee waiver, supported research on publishing cultures, hauntology, and satire, and teaching duties with seminars, workshops and tutorials.

Qualifications

• UK undergraduate degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing, English, or a related subject with first-class or upper second-class honours, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
• A Masters degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing, or a closely related discipline is an essential requirement. Final award must be received before commencement of the PhD.
• High level of proficiency in English, sufficient to undertake doctoral research, teaching and administrative activities and to communicate effectively with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Timetabled teaching duties during two semesters will not exceed six contact hours per week on two working days.
• Delivery of seminars, workshops and tutorials as part of undergraduate teaching.
• Training to support teaching-related skills and professional competencies alongside doctoral research.

Skills

Teaching and admin duties

English proficiency

Doctoral study support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing/Literature/English

Master's degree in Creative Writing/Literature

High level of English proficiency

Job description

York St John University in York invites applications for an Academic Associate in Creative Writing and Literature. The role combines doctoral study with teaching and assessment on undergraduate programmes (0.5 FTE) in a fixed-term four-year appointment starting February 2027.

The appointment includes a full-time PhD tuition fee waiver, supported research on publishing cultures, hauntology, and satire, and teaching duties with seminars, workshops and tutorials.