Assistant Professor in Product Design

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

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 Arts and Creative Industries is looking for an Assistant Professor in Product Design who will be principally responsible for developing and delivering teaching and associated work at our campus in Hainan, China, alongside Coventry-based duties.

The School of Arts and Creative Industries 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. The School has recently begun an exciting new collaboration with the Communications University of China (CUC), and we want to appoint an Assistant Professor who will be primarily based in Hainan.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivery and support of learning, teaching and assessment
• Working alongside the Course Director to maintain course standards
• Reflecting critically on teaching and implementing improvements
• Disseminating good practice
• Contributing to quality monitoring and enhancement
• Participating in professional accreditation processes

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Product Design or related subject
• A PhD is advantageous

Our Successful Candidate

You will share our passion for delivering a positive student experience that puts excellence in teaching and learning at the heart of everything you do. You should be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of your area of specialisation.

You will also need to:

• Facilitate the support of professional learning and development programmes
• Contribute to other commercial activity associated with teaching
• Contribute to the development and delivery of transnational education
• Support 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
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/Online Retailers
• 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: Sunday 27 July 2025