Job Description

Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) (110953-1025)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed-term contract for 3 years
Hours
21.9 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Salary
47,389 to 56,535 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Elena Riva (IATL Head of Department) at e.riva@warwick.ac.uk.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Teaching Fellow / Assistant Professor with a passion for educational innovation and a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping and delivering inter- and transdisciplinary, research- and enterprise-infused education within the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) at the University of Warwick.


You will design, lead, and evaluate transformative teaching that connects disciplines, research, and enterprise. The role involves developing and teaching IATL's undergraduate and postgraduate modules, collaborating with colleagues across the University, and leading projects that enhance curriculum design, student research, and innovation.


The postholder will also contribute to IATL's pedagogic and practice-based scholarship, publishing and presenting their work within and beyond Warwick, and may lead or contribute to projects supported by internal or external funding. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the University's educational culture and to work within a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and inclusion.



About You
You will have a PhD or equivalent professional experience, a strong record of excellence in higher-education teaching, and experience in developing and delivering inter- and transdisciplinary learning experiences.


You will demonstrate proven leadership in educational or pedagogic projects, ideally as a recipient of internal or external funding, and have a track record of delivering and disseminating pedagogic or practice-based research. You will be an inclusive and collaborative educator, committed to participatory and care-informed approaches to teaching and learning, and comfortable working across disciplinary boundaries.


An interest or experience in integrating research- and enterprise-infused approaches to curriculum and student learning will be an advantage.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the

About the Department
The Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) is a key department within the University of Warwick that drives educational innovation through collaborative, inter- and transdisciplinary, research- and enterprise-infused teaching and learning.


Established in 2010, IATL creates opportunities for students and staff to experiment, co-create, and innovate to deliver transformative educational experiences. We work across all faculties, leading projects in pedagogic research, curriculum design, student research, and enterprise-based learning.


For further information about IATL, please visit the departmental website.



About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked

67th in the world

and

10th in the UK.

92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*


Find out more about us on our website.

QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021


How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 2nd November 2025 at 11:55pm (GMT)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment). Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

Your motivations for applying to the role. Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.


You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

Interview Date:

TBC

Start Date:

ASAP

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.



What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

An attractive pension scheme. 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure. Generous parental/adoption leave policy. Onsite childcare facilities. Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.


We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.



Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.


Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.


Find out more about our awards and accreditations.


We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.


Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.



Right to Work in the UK
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