Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) in Robotics and Automation (111848-0726)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

About the Role  

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Dr. Mukund Janardhanan (Head of Sustainable Engineering and Manufacturing) at Mukund.janardhanan@warwick.ac.uk

This role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic or industry practitioner to contribute to the delivery of Robotics and Automation education within WMG.

The successful candidate will provide subject-specialist teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supporting student learning through innovative teaching, assessment, project supervision, and industry-informed practice in areas such as robotics, automation, autonomous systems, control, and intelligent manufacturing. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, student support, laboratory-based teaching, and wider WMG activities.

The postholder will join a collaborative academic community committed to excellence in teaching, professional development, and enhancing the student experience while preparing graduates with the knowledge and practical skills required for the rapidly evolving fields of robotics and automation.

About You  

The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching and/or practising Robotics and Automation, with expertise in areas such as robotic systems, industrial automation, control engineering, autonomous systems, mechatronics, and the integration of robotics within modern manufacturing and industrial environments. Experience in areas such as robotic programming, industrial robot operation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors and actuators, machine vision, collaborative robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies would be highly desirable.

We welcome candidates who can contribute effectively from the outset while continuing to develop their expertise in robotics education, automation technologies, intelligent systems, and advanced manufacturing. The role requires a commitment to delivering practice-based learning that reflects current industrial developments in robotics, automation, and smart manufacturing, enabling students to develop both theoretical knowledge and hands-on technical skills.

Candidates will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and support students from diverse backgrounds. Strong organisational skills, effective time management, and the ability to manage a varied portfolio of teaching, assessment, laboratory activities, project supervision, and administrative responsibilities are essential.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description as a PDF below.

JD - Assistant Professor in Robotics and Automation (111848).pdf – 88KB

Closing Deadline: Monday 27 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)* 

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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