Location: York 

Salary: £40,704 to £49,798 per annum

Introduction to YSJ University 
  
York St John University is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us as we have launched our Design Centre in which Game Design is taught.

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

Design, clustered within the School of the Arts, is an ambitious and growing academic unit. Games Design sits alongside Animation, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Product Designat undergraduate level. Our current postgraduate provision includes MA Animation, MA Interior Design and MSc Product Design.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant Games Design provision. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The successful candidate will possess a record of professional practice and engagement with the games industries, with a proficiency in Games Design practice, theory and concepts including prototyping and testing. Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge of analogue and digital Games Design skills and practice using Unity, Unreal, Blueprint and 3D asset creation software knowledge. Knowledge and experience of developing Augmented or Virtual Reality games is desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates will have expertise in teaching an area of Games Design at undergraduate level, as well as an interest in developing postgraduate provision in the future. The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating a research profile. Your role will support industry collaborations and live project development.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Associate Head: Simon Harrison via e-mail at s.harrison@yorksj.ac.uk.

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

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Closing Date: 10 Nov 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £40,704 to £49,798 per annum

Location: York 

Salary: £35,302 to £40,704 per annum (£17,651 to £20,352 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ university

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 U.K 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 team

Creative Writing and Literature sits within the School of Humanities at York St John University. Our core undergraduate programmes include BA Creative Writing and BA Literature with joint honours pairings with a range of other subjects, along with postgraduate programmes in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing and Creative Industries.

Across our programmes we emphasise research-informed teaching, inclusive practice, and the development of employability skills through applied learning and placement opportunities.

The department has a number of dedicated research groups including the York Centre for Writing, the Hauntology and Spectrality Research Group, the Research Unit for the Study of Satire and the Interdisciplinary Witches Research Group. (see https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/research/research-centres-groups-and-units/).

We also maintain active links with external partners across the creative and cultural sectors in the city and beyond, including the York Literature Festival.

The role

We are seeking to appoint an Academic Associate in Creative Writing and Literature to start in February 2027.

As an Academic Associate you will undertake a PhD within the School of Humanities whilst also being employed by the University to support teaching and assessment on our undergraduate programmes (0.5 FTE).

The Academic Associate is a fixed-term position for four years and includes a tuition fee waiver/scholarship for a full-time PhD. Please note that a condition of the post is full-time study.

Timetabled teaching duties during our two semesters will not exceed six contact hours per week on two working days, and may include delivery of seminars, workshops and tutorials.

Training is provided to support Academic Associates develop their teaching-related skills and professional competencies alongside their doctoral research.

We are inviting Academic Associates to propose research in the following areas:

• Publishing cultures, literary industries and contemporary reading communities.
• Hauntology and spectrality in contemporary literature and culture.
• Satire/public engagement with satire.

Applicants may wish to contact Professor Robert Edgar, Professor of Writing and Popular Culture and School Research and Knowledge Transfer Lead (r.edgar@yorksj.ac.uk) before applying to seek guidance in developing a 1,500-word research proposal (not including references) as part of the application.

Your research proposal will show us that you understand current thinking in your chosen topic and are equipped with the knowledge and some of the skills needed to get started on a large research project.

Any appointment will be conditional upon acceptance to a PhD programme at York St John University.

Required skills and experience

• UK undergraduate degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing, English, or a related subject with first-class or upper second-class honours, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. 
• A Masters degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Publishing, or a closely related discipline is an essential requirement.  Please note that applications are welcome from candidates close to completing a Masters degree, provided that their results/final award are received before commencement of the PhD at York St John University. 
• High level of proficiency in English, sufficient to undertake doctoral research, teaching and administrative activities and to communicate effectively with staff and students.

Please be aware that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Graduate visas are also not accepted, as the role includes a mandatory study component that is not permitted under this visa route.  Candidates offered the position will need to provide evidence of an alternative right to work in the UK, or a visa under another applicable immigration category.  Further guidance is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.  

Closing Date: 09 Nov 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £35,302 to £40,704 per annum pro rata

Location: York

Salary: £40,704 to £49,798 per annum

Introduction to YSJ university

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

The York Business School is an ambitious and growing academic unit with Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) and Work Related Experiential Learning embedded in our teaching. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional personalised student experience. Our School offers a number of undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees.

The role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate offers in Economics. The majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The successful candidate will also be supported in developing a solid research profile.

Required Skills and Experience

Successful candidate must demonstrate proven experience delivering Economics modules at undergraduate level and hold PhD in Economics (or a closely related quantitative field). You will have a track record of driving positive student outcomes, demonstrating how your teaching directly supports student retention, progression, and academic success. Experience in managing assessment cycles, marking assessments to university standards, and providing timely feedback is essential. Ideally, you will also hold a relevant teaching qualification (such as Fellowship of the HEA) and have experience utilising virtual learning environments (VLEs).

The successful candidate will demonstrate deep subject expertise in core undergraduate topics, specifically Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics. You must possess exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to deliver an outstanding student experience that engages, inspires, and supports a diverse student body. Strong administrative and organizational skills are essential for managing module coordination, alongside a commitment to innovative, student-centred pedagogy. Additionally, you will have excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams and provide high-quality academic and pastoral support to students

Additional information

Candidates will have expertise in teaching an area of Economics at undergraduate level, an experience with programmes such as STATA, SPSS and interest or some background in Finance is welcome. The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating an outstanding research profile in Economics or Finance. It is essential that candidates hold a doctoral level qualification. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Silvia Szilagyiova at s.szilagyiova@yorksj.ac.uk 

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met. For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

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

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £40,704 to £49,798 per annum