Department: York Business School
Location: York
Salary: £39,105 to £47,874 per annum
Closing Date: Sunday 15 December 2024 at midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 14 January 2025
Reference: 140-24

2 Full time permanent posts available

Location: York

Salary: £39,105 to £47,874 per annum

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 academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

York Business School was officially launched in 2018 following more than 25 years 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 2,500 students across our suite of programmes running on the York campus.

Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience.

The role

We are seeking two enthusiastic Lecturers to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio.

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. 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 research profile in Project Management or their related field.

Key requirements

Candidates will have expertise in teaching Project Management at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. Holding an APM PMQ certificate, or equivalent D level qualification, is desirable along with any experience of degree apprenticeships. The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating a research profile in project management or a related field. It is essential that candidates hold a doctoral level qualification or professional project management qualification.

Further Information

Contact for informal candidate queries Dean Garratt – d.garratt1@yorksj.ac.uk

The selection process will include a teaching presentation and panel interview.

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

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 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 AI 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 (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our candidate brochure provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

Further information about our working arrangements and the benefits of working for York St John can be found on our website

The latest news, views and stories from our staff and students can be found here.

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

Closing Date - Sunday 15 December 2024 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Tuesday 14 January 2025

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