Lecturer in Religion
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £39,906 i £48,822 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £19,953 to £24,411 pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | York, North Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | York St John University |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 196-25 |
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Part time permanent
Location: York
Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum (£19,953 to £24,411 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 UK we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through education and 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
The School of Humanities offers degree programmes across twelve subject areas. We have a diverse PGT portfolio and a rapidly growing PGR community. We are active in projects involving decolonising the curriculum, work-related learning, and supportive and inclusive pedagogies. We have a thriving research culture and with around 80 staff, we are a friendly and collegiate community.
The Team
Our Religion team is interdisciplinary: we study beliefs and practices through lenses that problematise global and local power relations and emphasise social justice. We are dedicated teachers: in the 2025 NSS, Religion, Theology and Philosophy students responded with a 100% positivity score for how good teaching staff are at explaining things. We have a growing body of postgraduate researchers and an exciting taught Masters programme. These are supported by the Centre for Religion in Society, a flagship research forum across the Humanities that has many international partnerships.
The Role
Is for 18.5 hours per week as a Lecturer in Religion, you will become part of a small team of dedicated teachers and researchers delivering core and optional modules at all levels. You will also be expected to contribute to wider teaching, including academic tutoring, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, and work-related learning, and to open days and school liaison activities. We are eager to hear your ideas for developing the Centre for Religion in Society, and your proposals for new modules that complement our programmes.
Required skills and experience
The successful applicant should possess a doctoral degree and a background in a relevant subject area such as theology, philosophy or religious studies. We particularly welcome applicants with an expertise in areas such as Black theology, religion and diaspora and/or religion and genocides. Experience in PhD supervision is also desirable.
Additional information
For informal queries, please contact the Associate Head of Social Sciences, Politics and IR, and Religion, Professor Alison Phipps (a.phipps@yorksj.ac.uk).
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a short teaching assessment. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you 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 and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented 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.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
Closing Date - Thursday 04 December 2025 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 18 December 2025
Location: York
Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum (£19,953 to £24,411 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 UK we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through education and 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
The School of Humanities offers degree programmes across twelve subject areas. We have a diverse PGT portfolio and a rapidly growing PGR community. We are active in projects involving decolonising the curriculum, work-related learning, and supportive and inclusive pedagogies. We have a thriving research culture and with around 80 staff, we are a friendly and collegiate community.
The Team
Our Religion team is interdisciplinary: we study beliefs and practices through lenses that problematise global and local power relations and emphasise social justice. We are dedicated teachers: in the 2025 NSS, Religion, Theology and Philosophy students responded with a 100% positivity score for how good teaching staff are at explaining things. We have a growing body of postgraduate researchers and an exciting taught Masters programme. These are supported by the Centre for Religion in Society, a flagship research forum across the Humanities that has many international partnerships.
The Role
Is for 18.5 hours per week as a Lecturer in Religion, you will become part of a small team of dedicated teachers and researchers delivering core and optional modules at all levels. You will also be expected to contribute to wider teaching, including academic tutoring, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, and work-related learning, and to open days and school liaison activities. We are eager to hear your ideas for developing the Centre for Religion in Society, and your proposals for new modules that complement our programmes.
Required skills and experience
The successful applicant should possess a doctoral degree and a background in a relevant subject area such as theology, philosophy or religious studies. We particularly welcome applicants with an expertise in areas such as Black theology, religion and diaspora and/or religion and genocides. Experience in PhD supervision is also desirable.
Additional information
For informal queries, please contact the Associate Head of Social Sciences, Politics and IR, and Religion, Professor Alison Phipps (a.phipps@yorksj.ac.uk).
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a short teaching assessment. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you 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 and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented 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.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
Closing Date - Thursday 04 December 2025 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 18 December 2025
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