Academic Associate: Creative Writing & Literature (PhD Track)

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 support for our undergraduate programmes (0.5 FTE) and is a fixed-term appointment for four years.

The post requires a UK undergraduate degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing or English with honours, a Masters in a related discipline, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• UK undergraduate degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing or English with first-class or upper second-class honours.
• A Masters degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing, or closely related discipline is an essential requirement.
• High level of proficiency in English for doctoral research, teaching and administrative activities.
• Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship; must have alternative right to work in the UK.
• Appointment will be conditional upon acceptance to a PhD programme at York St John University.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a PhD within the School of Humanities while also supporting teaching and assessment on undergraduate programmes (0.5 FTE).
• Timetabled teaching duties will not exceed six contact hours per week on two working days and may include seminars, workshops and tutorials.
• Training is provided to support teaching-related skills and professional competencies alongside doctoral research.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Undergraduate degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing or English (first-class or upper second-class honours)

Masters degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing or related discipline

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 support for our undergraduate programmes (0.5 FTE) and is a fixed-term appointment for four years.

The post requires a UK undergraduate degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing or English with honours, a Masters in a related discipline, and excellent English.