Part time fixed term
Location: York
Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum (£31,924 to £39,057 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 School
History, clustered within the School of Humanities, is an ambitious academic unit. Our burgeoning national and international research profile, excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience (achieving 100% positive scores in teaching questions in the recent National Student Surveys).
The role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to contribute to our vibrant undergraduate and postgraduate offers in History. 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 academic support to students. The successful candidate will also be supported in developing their research profile.
Required skills and experience
Candidates will have expertise in teaching modern American History at undergraduate level, as well as an interest in developing postgraduate provision in the future.
Candidates will teach the following specific modules, in addition to participation in other modules with shared delivery:
* The United States: Empire of Liberty? (survey course with shared delivery)
* The United States since 9/11
* Special Subject in American History (JFK and America in the 1960s)
The successful candidate will be supported in cultivating an outstanding research profile in History.
It is essential that candidates hold a doctoral level qualification.
It is anticipated that the selection process will include a short teaching demonstration and an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Additional information
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Peter Whitewood at p.whitewood@yorksj.ac.uk or 01904 876 502.
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.
Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026
Category: Academic
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