Assistant Professor in Product Design

CU London; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Une université britannique reconnue recherche un Assistant Professor en Design de Produit pour rejoindre son équipe à Coventry avec des responsabilités portant également sur un campus en Chine. Le candidat idéal sera passionné par l'enseignement et l'apprentissage, avec une formation solide et une expérience avérée en enseignement supérieur.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

38 jours de congés annuels plus jours fériés

Nouveau programme d'achat de vacances

Assurance Vie de 4*Salaire

Plan de remboursement BUPA

50% sur les frais de scolarité pour les dépendants

CU Reward Scheme

Plan de transport à vélo

Qualifications

• Minimum de trois ans d'enseignement dans l'enseignement supérieur.
• Expérience récente à un niveau élevé avec des résultats d'apprentissage étudiant réussis.
• Capacité à contribuer au développement d'une éducation transnationale.

Responsibilities

• Responsable de l'enseignement et de l'évaluation des étudiants.
• Maintenir les standards des cours et contribuer à des améliorations.
• Soutenir l'apprentissage professionnel et le développement.

Skills

Pratiques innovantes

Compétences pratiques

Connaissance spécialisée

Education

Post-graduate degree in Product Design

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor in Product Design

Job Reference

2739

Application Closing Date

27/07/2025

Division, Department

College of Arts and Society (CAS), CAS School of Arts & Creative Industries

Salary

Competitive starting salary range from £45,413 up to £51,039 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered

Mode

Permanent, Full Time

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

The Role

The School of Arts and Creative Industries is looking for an Assistant Professor in Product Design who will be principally responsible for developing and delivering teaching and associated work at our campus in Hainan, China, alongside Coventry-based duties.

The School of Arts and Creative Industries has a very successful suite of courses supported by excellent staff, teaching facilities and laboratories. The School is responsible for the development of a thriving portfolio of local and international teaching. The School has recently begun an exciting new collaboration with the Communications University of China (CUC), and we want to appoint an Assistant Professor who will be primarily based in Hainan.

You will be responsible for the delivery and support of learning, teaching and assessment, working alongside the Course Director in maintaining course standards, reflecting critically on teaching, implementing improvements, disseminating good practice, and contributing to quality monitoring and enhancement and to professional accreditation processes.

Qualifications Required

You should hold a post-graduate degree in Product Design or related subject, but a PhD would be advantageous. You are required to have at least three years teaching in Higher Education, and good practical skills are required.

Our Successful Candidate

You will need to share our passion for delivering a positive student experience that puts excellence in teaching and learning at the heart of everything you do, and you should be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of your area of specialisation.

You will have recent experience at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes, evidence of good/innovative practice and extensive experience and national profile in chose subject or field.

You will need to facilitate the support of professional learning and development programmes and contribute to other commercial activity associated with teaching. You will also need the ability to contribute to the development and delivery of transnational education, partnerships, and international commercial projects.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 38 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance 4*Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme
  
  

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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