University of Warwick
Assistant or Associate Professor (Director of Student Projects) (111941-0826)
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About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Thomas Popham (Associate Professor) at T.popham@warwick.ac.uk.
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time (minimum of 0.8 FTE) or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
The School of Engineering is actively seeking a dedicated professional to join as the Director of Student Projects, filling a permanent teaching-focussed Assistant or Associate Professor position. This position represents a unique opportunity to shape the academic landscape by fostering a culture of innovation and skills development through hands-on projects.
The Director will lead and manage a portfolio of project modules across our undergraduate and postgraduate taught degree programmes. Working closely with the Head of Education, Directors of Studies and other colleagues, the postholder will coordinate the effective delivery of project modules, ensuring that student projects are aligned with programme learning outcomes, professional accreditation requirements and current developments in engineering practice. This will involve supporting students from project allocation and induction through to supervision, assessment and completion.
A key part of the role will be to develop and maintain relationships with industry, professional organisations and other external partners, creating relevant project opportunities that allow students to apply their academic knowledge to complex engineering problems. Through the effective management and continued development of student projects, the post holder will help students build practical, professional and employability skills, which contributes to the School’s reputation for producing graduates with strong academic knowledge and practical engineering expertise.
With a growing student body (currently approximately 1600), the Director will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the overall quality of our educational provision and student experience through project-based learning.
This post carries a high administrative load and the Director will be expected to contribute to module teaching on the School’s programmes, plus engage with School activities that may involve evening and weekend work.
About You
We seek an individual committed to advancing students' skills development through practical applications, ensuring our graduates are well-equipped for success in a dynamic professional landscape.
You will have a PhD or equivalent doctoral-level qualification or substantial relevant professional experience in a field directly relevant to the post. A proven track record in delivering high-quality undergraduate teaching, with a focus on innovation and the incorporation of industry-relevant projects into the curriculum, is essential. You will have a good understanding of national policy relating to teaching in higher education, particularly teaching excellence and the mechanisms in place to assess such excellence across institutions. This must include a strong understanding of assessment and curriculum design in the context of undergraduate and taught postgraduate Engineering courses.
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You must have experience of leading/supervising a variety of projects in a professional and/or academic context, and proven experience in project management.
You must be a collegiate colleague who uses their excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills to contribute to the School community and work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
If relevant, you must be willing to complete Warwick’s Academic and Professional Pathway for Teaching Excellence (APP TE) and/or seek (further) HEA accreditation when in post.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
The School of Engineering is a multidisciplinary department that aspires to conduct research to internationally leading standards. The School has recently established Research Clusters, launched in the Summer of 2025.
The School of Engineering leads various undergraduate and taught Masters courses and has > 1,600 students on taught courses with an annual Year 1 undergraduate intake of c. 480 students. Students on our undergraduate programmes follow a common programme of study in Year 1. After this, most students choose to join specialised courses.
The role of Director of Student Projects was newly introduced approximately two years ago, and provides an opportunity for the successful applicant to shape the School’s portfolio of student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The School holds an Athena Swan Gold award, recognising its sustained commitment to gender equality, inclusion and supportive working practices. Applicants should specify how they can contribute to teaching in their application, giving consideration to both our undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes.
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
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
Education
You will be asked to include a CV (including your full publications list and your employment and education history), and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should:
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
- Clarify whether you are applying for Assistant or Associate Professor
- Include a one-page statement demonstrating your teaching expertise and interests
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: To be confirmed
Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline.
You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. 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.
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
Job Description
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