Associate Professor in Leadership and Management (Teaching Focussed) (30267-0326)
Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
WMG
Position Type
Permanent
Salary
£58,225 to £67,468 per annum
About the Role
Informal Queries- For informal queries, please contact Anthony Olomolaiye, Associate Professor (Teaching Focussed) in Project Management, at Anthony.Olomolaiye@warwick.ac.uk .
Flexible Working- We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
We are seeking to appoint an Associate Professor with an academic or professional track-record in the field of Leadership and Management (with focus on Strategic Thinking and Vision Development, cultural intelligence, leading change, influence and persuasion).
The successful candidate will hold significant professional or academic experience of Leadership and Management and take a lead role in developing new courses in areas of relevance to WMG.
We are particularly interested in applicants with knowledge of building organisational resilience, operating across different cultures, decision making, change management, digital fluency, coaching and development, and conflict resolution.
For roles at Associate Professor level the successful candidate will hold a doctorate, or equivalent professional qualification alongside a postgraduate degree, experience of high-quality teaching and module/course development and a track record of engagement with innovative educational practice.
About You
For roles at Associate Professor level the successful candidate will hold a doctorate, or equivalent professional qualification alongside a postgraduate degree, significant experience of high-quality teaching and module/course development and a track record of engagement with innovative educational practice.
For appointments at Associate Professor there is an expectation that the appointee be willing to take on leadership roles within education, such as course leader, managing a small team of academic staff or other educational leadership roles.
This role is on the University of Warwick Teaching Career Pathway, providing opportunities for advancement up to and including Professor level.
This is an education focussed appointment and we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience of teaching in higher education and a passion for impactful education and positive student outcomes.
Candidates with a track record in research outputs but limited educational experience are unlikely to be shortlisted for this role.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.About the Department
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.
We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the
Athena SWAN Silver Award and the
Institutional Silver Award.Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre .
Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre .
Find out more about our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here .
About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked
74th in the world and
9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated
world-leading or
internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/ .
* World University Ranking 2026 , Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time) To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:
1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).
- Interview Date: Week commencing 20th April 2026
- Start Date: 1st July 2026
Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.
You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).
Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here .
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, & InclusionWarwick 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 & DBSThe 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-OffendersThe 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.
Job Description
JD - Associate Professor (Teaching Focussed) in Leadership and Management (30267).pdf - 107KB
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