PhD-Track Academic Associate: Creative Writing & Literature

York St John University; York and North Yorkshire; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 32 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

York St John University invites applications for an Academic Associate in Creative Writing and Literature, starting February 2027. The role combines PhD study within the School of Humanities with teach­ing and assessment support for undergraduate programmes (0.5 FTE) over a fixed four‑year term, including a tuition fee waiver for the PhD.

The post involves limited timetabled teaching (up to six contact hours per week on two days) and seminars/workshops.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing, English, or related subject with first‑class or upper second‑class honours.
• Masters degree in Creative Writing, Literature, or related discipline is an essential requirement.
• Ability to undertake doctoral research and contribute to teaching and administration.

Responsabilités

• Teach and assess on undergraduate programmes (0.5 FTE).
• Deliver seminars, workshops and tutorials across two teaching days per week (up to six contact hours).
• Develop a 1,500-word research proposal and progress doctoral studies.

Connaissances

Teaching support

Public speaking

Academic writing

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, Literature, English, or Publishing with honours

Master’s degree in Creative Writing, Literature, or related field

Description du poste

York St John University invites applications for an Academic Associate in Creative Writing and Literature, starting February 2027. The role combines PhD study within the School of Humanities with teach­ing and assessment support for undergraduate programmes (0.5 FTE) over a fixed four‑year term, including a tuition fee waiver for the PhD.

The post involves limited timetabled teaching (up to six contact hours per week on two days) and seminars/workshops.