Assistant Professor in Consumer Behaviour

Grade 7/8, Salary: (£36,023 - £44,263)/(£45,585 - £54,395)

Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week), Permanent

We are seeking to appoint to an Assistant Professor level in Consumer Behaviour. This role will be either Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) or Teaching and Research (T&R) depending on candidate profile. 

The successful candidate will be required to lead a range of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching, learning and assessment activities across our various delivery modes including our three global campuses, approved learning partners and online. In addition, the successful candidate will support our plans to grow our Executive Education, consultancy, and knowledge exchange activities and other related topics.

This role is ideal for an academic who aspires to work in an environment that allows them to combine practical experience with contemporary approaches to management theory to bring the best ideas to their students. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent, experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and relevant managerial industry experience. Experience with MBA students and online or distance-learning programmes would be an advantage.

The criteria for an Assistant Professor (Grade 7 or 8) T&R roles are as follows 

• Grade 7: Should demonstrate clear potential for future publications and research applications based that draws on recent research activity. 
• Grade 8: should demonstrate a robust publications record and have a feasible plan for future research publications, successful PhD student supervision and grant application activity. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Undertake teaching and assessment duties and if required leadership on academic programmes. 
• Contribute to the content, design and delivery of the curriculum, and the quality of teaching and learning, in consultation with colleagues and within the international structures and mechanisms established by the University.  Review teaching design and delivery by obtaining and analysing feedback from students and peers. 
• Mentor and supervise students, including PhD students, providing effective, well-documented and timely feedback, both formative and summative. Provide pastoral support, recognising when to refer a student for further support.  Play a key role in the delivery and support of an excellent student learning and living experience at HWU.
• Develop the level of subject expertise in line with latest development in research, and ensure these developments are reflected in teaching materials and methods. 
• Develop and maintain strong links with business and industry, external organisations and the education sector.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the UK, at other campuses, and with external networks both for the exchange of information, to share learning, and to form relationships for future collaboration. 
• Undertake a proactive role in promoting and marketing the University, ensuring the effective recruitment of students and the achievement of recruitment targets.  Play a full role in Open Days and other student recruitment events.
• Undertake leadership and administrative tasks associated with programme planning, preparation for examination boards and progression boards, etc, as instructed.  Participate in relevant committees. 
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) and participate in staff development activities.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted until midnight UK time on the 31st of January 2024.  

Interviews are anticipated to take place in February 2024. 

Interested applicants must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system: (1) a cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) a full CV; (3) A summary of their scholarship and teaching plans and ambitions; and (4) a list of publications.