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Lecturer in Business / Health (Part time hourly paid)

Department: YSJ London
Location: London
Salary: £47.13 per hour (exclusive of holiday pay) This is a multiplied rate that provides total remuneration for all work done in addition to the actual teaching.
Closing Date: Thursday 09 May 2024 at midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
Reference: 050-24

Casual academic opportunities (hours will be offered on an 'ad-hoc' basis in accordance with the University's resource requirements)

Hourly rate of pay - 

£47.13 (exclusive of holiday pay)  This is a multiplied rate that provides total remuneration for all work done in addition to the actual teaching.

Holiday entitlement - 17.62%

Location: London 

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

Our London Campus is an ambitious and growing academic unit. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos support an exceptional student experience. The London Campus offers several postgraduate programmes such as MBA and MSc programmes. Furthermore, we have an ambitious plan in developing more postgraduate provisions in the near future that suits the needs and aspirations of the constantly changing market of the international workforce. 

London campus provides numerous opportunities for employability to our students through our connections in London in addition to our bespoke ‘Enterprise Academy’ that helps students design their business ideas and offer pathways for their execution through our network of partnerships with businesses. 

The role

We are seeking enthusiastic Casual Academics to contribute to our vibrant postgraduate offers in the Business Management - MSc International Project Management and MSc Digital Marketing; and Health programs – MSc Public Health and MSc Global Healthcare Management. 

The academic knowledge required for this particular role is exclusive to the areas of Business Management or Health. The successful candidates will be involved in teaching and research/scholarly activities. The involvement in teaching entails a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The involvement in research/scholarly activities entails our support in developing a solid research profile for the successful candidates with a clear research plan and trajectory relevant to the areas of Business Management or Health.  

The successful candidates will be joining a growing team of academics with excellence in teaching postgraduate programmes as well as burgeoning engagement and aspirations in producing impactful research and scholarly outputs.

Required skills and experience

Candidates will have expertise in teaching in areas of Business management or Health at a postgraduate level. The successful candidates will be supported in cultivating an impactful research profile in relevant areas. 

Candidates must hold a good, relevant first degree, or master’s degree with professional experience in Business Management or Health subjects. Holding a doctoral-level qualification (DBA/PhD) in relevant areas or near completion within one year is desirable/preferable. 

Candidates must hold a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or willingness to undertake). 

Candidates should be able to demonstrate a clear research plan, trajectory or aspiration toward their areas of research interest and the potential contribution. 

Candidates with professional business experience coinciding with the previously mentioned academic qualifications will be highly considered. 

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Ritika Tiwari- r.tiwari@yorksj.ac.uk

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


We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process.  Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk.  Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point  in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.  Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role.  We are aware that ChatGPT can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including - 

- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period

- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)

- Pension scheme

- Health Cash Plan after six months service

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software

- Relocation expenses package for certain roles

- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs

Further information about life at YSJ

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.  

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We are committed to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can, read more here.

Closing Date - Thursday 09 May 2024 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Tuesday 28 May 2024

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