Associate Professor (Teaching Focussed)
Date: 16 Sept 2026
Location: COVENTRY, GB, CV4 7AL
Company: University of Warwick
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Job Title: Associate Professor (Teaching Focussed) Reference: 271 Department: WMG - Education Contract Type: Indefinite Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE) Closing Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026, 11.59pm Full time Salary Range: £58,225 - £67,468 per annum |
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint an Associate Professor with an academic or professional track-record in the field of project management (with focus on Strategic Programme Management). The successful candidate will hold significant professional or academic experience of (insert specialism) and take a lead role in developing new courses in areas of relevance to WMG. We are particularly interested in applicants with knowledge of requirement management, programme governance, benefits management, organisational change and programme management frameworks, principles, themes and processes.
For roles at Associate Professor level the successful candidate will hold a doctorate, or equivalent professional qualification alongside a postgraduate degree, significant experience of high-quality teaching and module/course development and a track record of engagement with innovative educational practice. For appointments at Associate Professor there is an expectation that the appointee be willing to take on leadership roles within education, such as course leader, managing a small team of academic staff or other educational leadership roles.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here)..
About You
For roles at Associate Professor level the successful candidate will hold a doctorate, or equivalent professional qualification alongside a postgraduate degree, significant experience of high-quality teaching and module/course development and a track record of engagement with innovative educational practice. For appointments at Associate Professor there is an expectation that the appointee be willing to take on leadership roles within education, such as course leader, managing a small team of academic staff or other educational leadership roles.
This role is on the University of Warwick Teaching Career Pathway, providing opportunities for advancement up to and including Professor level. This is an education focussed appointment and we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience of teaching in higher education and a passion for impactful education and positive student outcomes. Candidates with a track record in research outputs but limited educational experience are unlikely to be shortlisted for this role.
About the Department
Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is a forward-thinking and creative department focusing on research and teaching excellence.
For more information, please see our website: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/
How to Apply
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date stated.
We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.
Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
The interviews will be held on week commencing 26th October, 2026.
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We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
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