Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
School for Cross Faculty Studies - Design Studies
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Position Type
Fixed Term
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Duration
Fixed-term contract for 2 years.
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Salary
£35,608 to £46,049 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Adela Glyn-Davies - Associate Professor (Teaching-focussed) - at
[email protected]
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
Warwick’s Design Studies department is seeking applications for a Teaching Fellow in Design Studies to join the School for Cross-faculty Studies - a dynamic interdisciplinary community committed to innovative teaching, critical inquiry, practice-led learning and real-world engagement.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing area of Design Studies within the School, supporting students to think critically and creatively about the role of design in addressing complex contemporary challenges.
For this role, we are seeking applicants whose teaching and research expertise align with Sustainability, Systems, Service, and/or Policy Design. Applicants should be able to demonstrate substantial experience and a strong track record of engagement in one or more of these areas through their teaching, research, professional practice or related work. Please note that applications which do not evidence expertise in these fields will not be considered.
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About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and imaginative educator who is passionate about design as a pluralistic, socially engaged, interdisciplinary and future-focused practice.
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher and communicator with the ability to engage and inspire students from a wide range of disciplinary and cultural backgrounds. They will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, research-informed teaching and to creating learning environments that encourage experimentation, collaboration and critical reflection. The role will involve contributing to curriculum development, teaching, assessment and student support across our programmes in Design for Sustainable Innovation BASc (Hons), Design & Global Sustainable Development BASc (Hons and Design for Sustainability MASc (with WMG). We are therefore interested in applicants who can bring experience of design-led teaching practices, studio or project-based learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and creative approaches to pedagogy and assessment in line with the evolving roles of Design based in complexity and long-term processes.
We hope to recruit a reflective, ambitious and committed educator who is genuinely invested in the vision of Design Studies within the School for Cross-faculty Studies - an innovative and outward-looking interdisciplinary space that values critical thinking, creative experimentation, collaborative practice, and excellence in pedagogy. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of Design Studies as a distinctive and forward-thinking area of teaching and learning at Warwick.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
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About the Department
We are a collegial and ambitious team of practitioners, educators and researchers delivering innovative teaching, outstanding student support and impactful interdisciplinary work across Warwick’s diverse academic community.
The School for Cross-faculty Studies acknowledges that structural inequalities exist within Higher Education and actively works toward their elimination. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible and equitable experience for all students and staff. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experience in - or the potential for - building an equitable and supportive environment through teaching, research, professional practice, lived experience, or service associated with the role.
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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: Thursday 15 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter. These documents should:
Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
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Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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