PhD-Track Academic Associate in Creative Writing & Literature

The Methodist Church in Britain; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver or scholarship for

Job summary

York St John University is seeking an Academic Associate in Creative Writing and Literature in the School of Humanities for a fixed-term 0.5 FTE post, paired with a full-time PhD. The role supports undergraduate seminars, workshops, tutorials and assessment, with six contact hours weekly over two days.

Applicants should hold a UK undergraduate degree in related subjects and a Master’s in Creative Writing or related discipline, or be near completion.

Qualifications

• UK undergraduate degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing, English or a related subject, with first or upper second-class honours, or an overseas equivalent.
• Masters in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing or a closely related discipline, or close to completion with results received before the PhD starts.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a full-time PhD within the School of Humanities
• Support teaching and assessment on undergraduate programmes
• Deliver seminars, workshops and tutorials, up to six contact hours a week over two days
• Carry out doctoral research in one of the invited areas

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing or related

Master's degree in Creative Writing or related

Job description

York St John University is seeking an Academic Associate in Creative Writing and Literature in the School of Humanities for a fixed-term 0.5 FTE post, paired with a full-time PhD. The role supports undergraduate seminars, workshops, tutorials and assessment, with six contact hours weekly over two days.

Applicants should hold a UK undergraduate degree in related subjects and a Master’s in Creative Writing or related discipline, or be near completion.