Salary
£71,566 to £80,000 per annum (£14,313 to £16,000 pro rata)
Introduction
York St John is an ambitious, modern university with a distinctive presence across both the historic city of York and London. Our London campus plays an important role in extending the University’s reach, global engagement, and academic innovation, alongside our established foundation in York. Central to our ambition across both campuses is an unwavering commitment to academic excellence. As one of the fastest‑growing universities in the UK in recent years, we have developed a new strategy for the next decade that emphasises our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education, contributing our talents to the creation of a fairer world and more prosperous regions. Inspirational learning and impactful research are at the heart of this vision, with our academic expertise recognised as our greatest asset. York St John is committed to building diverse academic leadership and particularly welcomes applications from women and groups currently underrepresented at professorial level in Business and Management.
Location
York or London
Employment type
Part‑time, fixed term, fractional appointments available at either campus with opportunities to contribute across both locations.
The Role
We are seeking senior professorial appointments to strengthen our research environment, support collective research development, and enhance our growing reputation for internationally recognised research. The primary purpose of the role is to provide senior research leadership, experience and expertise to support the development of internationally excellent research within Unit of Assessment 17 (Business and Management Studies), including preparation for REF 2029. Responsibilities include structured mentorship of early‑ and mid‑career researchers, contribution to staff and PGR CPD activities, support for grant development, active engagement in collaborative research and scholarly leadership, and support for research events and conferences. Postholders will work closely with School Research Leads across both sites, contribute to relevant School and Campus research committees, and support the delivery of agreed research actions.
Key Requirements
* Strong international research profile and sustained record of high‑quality outputs and partnership development.
* Evidence of effective mentorship, leadership, and collaborative research activity.
* Track record of research income generation and experience in developing inclusive research cultures.
* Ability to mentor colleagues at different career stages and contribute to inclusive academic environments.
* Flexibility to agree on engagement patterns reflecting the fractional nature of the appointment.
Eligibility
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship; applicants must be able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
Benefits
* Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period.
* Disability leave for staff who have disclosed a disability and for 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 develop digital skills.
* Relocation expenses package for certain roles.
* Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable).
Closing Date
Sunday 07 June 2026 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date
Monday 22 June 2026
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