Senior Lecturer in Project Management (169-25-R)

York St John University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a passionate Senior Lecturer in Project Management to join their vibrant postgraduate team. This role involves teaching in diverse settings, providing student support, and engaging with industry to enhance course relevance. The successful candidate will possess a doctoral level qualification or significant professional experience, and will be encouraged to develop a strong research profile. This position is full-time and fixed-term for 12 months, based in York.

Qualifications

• Expertise in teaching Project Management at postgraduate levels.
• Solid research profile development in related fields.
• Strong interest in work-readiness and practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach in various settings including lectures and seminars.
• Provide pastoral and academic support to students.
• Engage with industry to align courses with practical skills.

Skills

Teaching Project Management

Research development

Work-readiness

Practical skills

Digital literacy

Education

Doctoral level qualification

5 years' professional experience with Level D certification

Job description

Full time, Fixed Term (12 months)

Location: York

Salary: 48,822 to 59,966 per annum

Introduction

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

York Business School was officially launched in 2018 following over 25 years of the delivery of Business and Management education at York St John University. York Business School is an ambitious and innovative business school where students are at the centre of everything we do. We have over 3,000 students ( 1800 undergraduate and 1300 postgraduate) across our suite of programmes running in York. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience - (TEF Gold rated).

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant postgraduate portfolio. The majority of work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including large lectures, group tutorials/seminars and; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. We are passionate about our students and they are at the forefront of everything we do. We work to ensure that our courses are delivered in partnership with industry, embedding work-readiness, practical skills and digital literacy so an interest in these areas is vital. The successful candidate will also be supported in developing a solid research profile in project management or their related field.

Key requirements

Candidates will have expertise in teaching Project Management at a variety of levels and specifically postgraduate. The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating an outstanding research profile in their related field. It is essential that candidates hold a doctoral level qualification or have five years' professional experience with Level D certification.

Additional Information

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Contact for informal candidate queries Dean Garratt - [e-mail]

Closing Date: 06 Jan 2026
Category: Academic