Part-Time Academic Associate, Computer Science & PhD Path

York St John; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

York St John University invites applications for an Academic Associate in Computer Science (or related subject) in the York Business School. This four-year fixed-term role is part-time at 18.5 hours per week and includes a tuition fee waiver/scholarship; appointment requires you to be admitted to a PhD programme at York St John University.

The appointee will conduct doctoral research under the Computer and Data Science team while gaining teaching experience.

Qualifications

• First-class or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline.
• Masters degree completed or in progress with confirmation before Feb 2027.
• High level of English proficiency for doctoral research, teaching, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake doctoral research under the supervision of the Computer and Data Science team while gaining teaching experience.
• During teaching semesters, timetabled duties will not exceed six contact hours per week across two working days and may include seminars, workshops, and tutorials.

Education

First-class or upper second-class honours degree

Masters degree completed or to be completed before Feb 2027

Job description

York St John University invites applications for an Academic Associate in Computer Science (or related subject) in the York Business School. This four-year fixed-term role is part-time at 18.5 hours per week and includes a tuition fee waiver/scholarship; appointment requires you to be admitted to a PhD programme at York St John University.

The appointee will conduct doctoral research under the Computer and Data Science team while gaining teaching experience.