Lecturer in sport and social sciences

3 weeks ago


York, United Kingdom York St John University Full time


Full time fixed term 

Location: York

Salary: £38,205 to £46,974 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. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of our strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The role

We are seeking to appoint a full-time fixed term – maternity cover, Lecturer in Sport and Social Science, with a focus on Sociology of sport, with a background in Coaching/Teaching pedagogies and qualitative research. The successful candidate will join a well-established team based in the School of Science, Technology, and Health at York St John University’s 57-acre bespoke sports park. We currently offer a range of BASES endorsed courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Required skills and experience

You will hold a PhD/Doctorate in sport & social sciences, and also have teaching experience in social sciences and research methods. Experience of module design, module leadership, and research interests that align with the research areas within the sport department at York St John would be a distinct advantage.

Additional information

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.

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 for additional costs

Further information about life at YSJ

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Closing Date - Friday 24 May 2024 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Friday 07 June 2024



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