Assistant Professor in Design Management

Location: Coventry and Hainan, China

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

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 Art and Design is looking for an Assistant Professor in Design Management who will be principally responsible for coordinating and delivering teaching in Hainan, China, alongside Coventry-based duties.

The School of Art and Design 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 and has recently begun an exciting new collaboration with the Communications University of China (CUC), for which we want to appoint a full-time Assistant Professor.

You will be responsible for the delivery and support of learning and teaching on Coventry University modules.

Qualifications Required

You should hold a post-graduate degree in Design Management or a related subject, and a PhD is essential.

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 up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• 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.

Closing Date: 3^rd October 2024

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