Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Design & Innovation (E&R)

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: London, ENGLAND
Deadline: 22 Sep 2022

Faculty of Environment, Science & Economy

This full-time role is available immediately on a permanent basis based in our INDEX office in London.

The role

Within University of Exeter Business School (UEBS), we are committed to advancing theory and working with leaders and managers in organisations to achieve practical solutions to their most important issues. Within Initiative in the Digital Economy at Exeter (INDEX) based in London, we seek to expand our team of outstanding researchers in Design and Innovation. We are looking to appoint at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level. We hope to appoint faculty who will contribute to building on our current strengths within the field of design and innovation, research areas of interest include, but not limited to, human and society-centred design; smart devices; design automation; innovation and/or impact of digital technologies.

The University of Exeter Business School

At University of Exeter Business School we have ambitious growth plans. Over the next five years we aim to increase international student numbers by more than 500. As well as expand the programmes we offer, we plan to grow new partnerships with businesses and international institutions and boost our reputation on a global scale. The Business School's growth in teaching and research is a priority for the University and we have significant investment to expand our offering so that we can achieve excellence as one of the leading Business Schools in the UK and the World.

About you

For a Lecturer post you will have:

  • A PhD or equivalent in Engineering Design, Computer Science or a related area and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field to design research.
  • A track record in ABS3 and ABS4 rated journal publications or leading journal publications international standing, or demonstrate potential to do so.
  • A strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding.
  • Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
  • The attitude and ability to engage in continuous professional development.

For Senior Lecturer, in addition to the above, you will have:

  • A strong potential for research leadership and to enhance the research profile in the areas of Design.
  • A track record of published papers in ABS4 and/or ABS4* or 3/4 * rated journals.
  • A demonstrated research portfolio of successful funded applications.
  • Relationships with external organisations and funders/ and knowledge and experience of key industry or public sector challenges.
  • Experience of supervising of co-supervising PhD students.
  • Experience in leading and collaborating in impactful research.

Please ensure you read our Job Description and Person Specification for full details of these positions.

Indicate clearly in your application which level position you are applying for.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).  

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City .

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

What we can offer you

  • Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
  • Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
  • An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
  • Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
  • A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
  • A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Professor Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen (email: [email protected]).

Please note that as of 1st September 2022 our colleges and schools will be moving into a new structure which will consist of the following three Faculties – Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, (to include the Business School) and Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences



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