Assistant Professor in Marketing & Operations

Heriot-Watt University; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

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Job summary

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant Professor in Marketing & Operations to cover parental leave. The role involves leading a range of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching across multiple delivery modes, with emphasis on interactive learning and assessment.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, undertake research, and engage with industry connections to enrich student experience at HWU. PhD or near submission is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD (or nearing submission) in an appropriate discipline.
• Proven track record in engaged scholarship.
• Demonstrable capability in engaging and enthusing students at all levels—UG, PG and post-experience.
• Experience in Higher Education teaching and possibly online/distance-learning delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess across postgraduate and undergraduate programmes.
• Contribute to curriculum design and delivery with a focus on quality of teaching and learning.
• Mentor and supervise UG and PG students with timely feedback.
• Support student welfare and participate in recruitment events and committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Postgraduate teaching

Undergraduate teaching

Academic leadership

Education

PhD (or nearing submission)

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Assistant Professor in Marketing & Operations

Grade and Salary: Grade 7, £38,448 - £48,337 per annum OR Grade 8, £48,337 - £59,390 per annum

FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35hrs per week) Fixed Term (9-12 Months)

Reward and Benefits

33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htmto see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

Purpose of Role

We are seeking an Assistant Professor in Marketing & Operations within the Department of Marketing and Operations, Edinburgh Business School to cover parental leave. This role is ideal for an academic who aspires to work in an environment that allows them to combine practical experience with contemporary approaches to theory to bring the best ideas to their students. We are interested in applicants with a PhD (or about to submit) and some experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching. In terms of teaching, the successful candidate will be required to contribute and lead a range of postgraduate (PG) and undergraduate (UG) teaching, learning and assessment activities across our various delivery modes including our three global campuses, approved learning partners and online. Experience with online or distance-learning programmes would be an advantage as well as some professional experience. Courses to be delivered include but are not limited to Technology for Business, Information Systems for Business, Systems Thinking and Analysis, as well as possible input into online course delivery in courses including Business Consultancy and related areas. This role will be offered as a Teaching & Educational Enhancements contract, at grade 7 or 8 depending on candidate profile.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties and if required leadership on academic programmes.
• Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the teaching curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University.
• Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers.
• Mentor and supervise students both UG and PG, providing effective, well-documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative.
• Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support.
• Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU.
• Develop the level of subject expertise in line with latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods.
• Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations, and the education sector.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the UK, at other campuses, and with external networks both for the exchange of information, to share learning, and to form relationships for future collaboration.
• Undertake a proactive role in promoting and marketing the University, ensuring the effective recruitment of students and the achievement of recruitment targets. Play a full role in Open Days and other student recruitment events.
• Undertake leadership and administrative tasks associated with teaching, including preparation for examination boards and progression boards, etc, as instructed.
• Participate in relevant committees and departmental meetings

Person Specification

These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be made.

Essential

• A good undergraduate degree
• Completion of a PhD (or nearing submission) in an appropriate discipline.
• Possess sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in discipline to provide leadership learning, research, portfolio development and industry engagement.
• Proven track record in engaged scholarship.
• Demonstrable capability in engaging and enthusing students at all levels - undergraduate, postgraduate and post-experience.
• Proven track-record of working in Higher Education
• Previous experience of working in an operations or project management role or membership of a professional organisation is desirable.

About The Team

Heriot-Watt’s Edinburgh Business School (EBS) is a global leader in high-quality, accessible, practice-oriented business education and research. With campuses in the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Malaysia, we inspire and empower a diverse, inclusive community of students. We partner with businesses and governments to translate knowledge into practice and deliver innovative solutions that improve the world. Our industry-leading research projects in logistics, supply chain management, industrial decarbonization, inclusive workplaces, and sustainable capitalism connect across disciplines to address society’s most pressing challenges. At EBS, we are practical, engaged, connected, and inspired. We foster a community that nurtures collaboration and ambition, and we aim to transform lives and organisations through our innovative approach to education and research. We pursue excellence through relevance, providing transformative lifelong skills and outcomes for our students. We leverage our vibrant research community, our strategic partnerships, and our talented network of faculty and staff to make a difference and create lasting global change. At Edinburgh Business School, We Envision a Future Where Our Contributions Improve The World And Leave a Meaningful Legacy For Generations To Come. We Are Eager To Welcome Faculty And Staff Who Will Help Us Forge The Future Through Groundbreaking Research, Innovative Pedagogy, And Dynamic Professional Services. We Are Looking For Colleagues Who

• Understand and embrace the value of accessible, practice-oriented learning and research.
• Pursue