Associate Professor (Programme Director) (x2 posts)

About the role

We are currently seeking two academic leaders to join us at Associate Professor level as Programme Directors.

Joining the departmental Executive team, you will work with the Director of Warwick Foundation Studies/Head of Department and the Director of Education to lead the development and realignment of our existing offer alongside the development of new programmes.

About you

This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the academic journey of our students while contributing to the growth and success of our department.

You will have significant experience from within the UK HE sector of leading and directing international pathway programmes, specifically international foundation year and/or pre-sessional/in-sessional programmes. You will also have experience of developing existing programmes and/or writing new programmes within the outlined portfolio.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively lead, manage and inspire an academic team, drive innovation in academic delivery and respond to the rapidly changing international education environment.

You will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching to international students on one or more of the programmes outlined, with innovative, evidence-based learning and teaching practices at its core.

About Warwick Foundation Studies

As a department we are growing, and this is an exciting time to join us. We have considerable experience in preparing and equipping international students to succeed in their academic studies and through our various programmes have enabled thousands of students from across the globe to progress onto degree studies.     

We focus on providing largely international students with the language, knowledge and skills they need to succeed on their degree programmes. This is currently done through our well respected International Foundation Programme along with our Pre-Sessional and In-Sessional provision. In addition, we run the Warwick Pre-Summer School and the Warwick Summer School. 

We are entering a period of growth and enhancement through our strategy development process and in line with the Faculty of Social Sciences Connect programme. This will result in realignment and development of existing programmes along with the development of new programmes which may include one or more of the following: Pre-Masters, international year one and short courses with the possible development of a comprehensive academic skills unit.

Our expansion and development plans align with the wider university strategic direction and we are excited to receive applications from those with strong sector expertise who can work with us to direct our programmes and activities in this next phase. 

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Closing date for applications is the 1^st August 2024

Interviews will be held on the 20^th or 21^st August 2024

The University of Warwick has appointed SearchHigher as their recruitment partner for this campaign; please apply below by submitting a CV & Cover Letter in Word Document format, or you can also email your documents to enquiries@searchhigher.com. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gary Checketts on 07392125550.

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