Assistant Professor, Marketing & Operations Online Teaching

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

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.