Associate or Assistant Professor; Teaching Focussed

About The Role

Full‑time permanent position based in the School of Engineering, University of Warwick. Contact:

Appoint an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (Teaching‑focused) for Embedded System Design, Digital Systems and FPGAs.

Expected to teach high‑quality modules in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, including:

• Digital Systems Design
• High Performance Embedded Systems Design
• Computer Architecture and Systems

Engage with higher education pedagogy, develop novel teaching methods, and embrace new technologies.

Application for part‑time, job share or other flexible arrangements will be considered, despite the full‑time posting.

Candidate must hold a PhD or equivalent in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science.

Demonstrated breadth and depth in Electrical/Electronic engineering, with research or industrial experience in digital systems, embedded systems design and FPGAs. For an Associate Professor (Teaching) role, an in‑depth understanding of own specialism is required to enable the development of new knowledge.

See the attached PDF for detailed experience and skills requirements.

Based in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, a leading unified engineering school. Competitive salaries, annual leave (30 days plus university Christmas closure and statutory holidays), pension, staff recognition, and career development opportunities. Athena SWAN Gold award.

World‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. Ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. 92% of research rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.

Find out more at

• World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE:
Sunday 18th January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time).

Click "Apply" below and submit a CV and cover letter by the deadline.

Your CV should include:

• Education and employment history (most recent first).
• Other relevant experience (volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

• Motivations for applying.
• Examples showing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the attached PDF.

All essential criteria must be met by candidates invited to interview.

Include details of any career breaks.

• Interview date:
  To be confirmed.
• Start date:
  
  1st March 2026.

• Attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday + university Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Flexible working arrangements available. Living Wage employer.

Warwick fosters a diverse, inclusive and respectful community. Welcoming applications from all backgrounds, encouraging under‑represented groups. More information on our social inclusion work and awards available on the university site. The university is a founder of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

• Roles involving regulated activity subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check per the DBS Code of Practice.
• Ensuring individuals with a barring order do not work with barred groups.
• All employees, volunteers, and partners must share the commitment to safeguarding.

University will not discriminate against applicants who disclose past convictions. Disclosures are visible only to the DBS team.

JD Associate Professor (Teaching Focussed) (80071).pdf – 237KB.

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