Professor (Teaching Focussed)
Date: 15 Oct 2026
Location: COVENTRY, GB, CV4 7AL
Company: University of Warwick
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Job Title: Professor (Teaching Focussed) Reference: 428 Department: WMG - Education Contract Type: Indefinite Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE) Closing Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026, 11:59pm (UK) Full time Salary Range: Competitive
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About the Role
We are looking to appoint a Professor (Associate Dean Undergraduate Programmes) to lead and develop our undergraduate and skills centre education portfolio, to provide a leading-edge suite of relevant and authentic learning opportunities that are innovative, engaging and that embrace the needs of industry. We are looking for someone with demonstrable expertise in undergraduate and skills education with a track-record of growth and industry focus.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here)
About You
Candidates will have a demonstrable record of excellence in teaching and be nationally recognised in their own field of specialism. They will be inspirational leaders, with the ability to set the pace and tone of development in our learning and teaching as well as demonstrating a capacity for creativity and adaptability to changing circumstances and technologies. There will be a significant people management component and the appointed candidate will bring higher education experience to the role.
About the Department
WMG is a world-leading education and research department of the University of Warwick, with creativity and innovation at the forefront of all we do. Working in collaboration with academia and industry, WMG is driving the new ideas in applied science, technology, and engineering to create education and research programmes that have a real relevance in our ever-changing world.
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 are expected to be held on the week commencing 23 November 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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