Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing

Coventry University is a leading innovator in education committed to creating better futures by empowering students and communities to transform their lives and society through teaching, learning research and enterprise.

The Faculty of Business and Law is a key part of this dynamic and innovative University Group, with excellent links to major national and international organisations and close partnerships with universities around the world. If you are a talented and ambitious individual who thrives on challenge, this could be your next move.

One of the four schools in the Faculty of Business and Law, the School of Marketing and Management delivers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Digital Marketing, Marketing, Sport and Event Management and Human Resource Management.

We currently have a vacancy for Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who will be part of leading an innovative and committed team delivering on undergraduate and postgraduate courses as well as playing an active role in enhancing the research/scholarly culture and deepening our engagement with professional practice. There will also be opportunities to be involved with the development and leadership of our successful and increasing portfolio of executive education programmes including CPD and apprenticeships.

Our commitment to high quality teaching and research goes hand-in-hand with an equally strong commitment to providing a stimulating and supportive working environment. This includes opportunities for established independent researchers to apply to join a research centre as Associate Member and access a whole range of support or as an early career academics to apply to our ASPiRE programme (Academic Support Programme in Research Excellence).

Person Specification:

The successful candidate should have:

• PhD or equivalent professional experience, in a Digital Marketing related subject.
• Significant teaching experience at higher education level with evidence of successful delivery of student learning outcomes.
• A record of achievement in Digital Marketing curricula management.
• Experience of working on research/scholarly projects or contracts, supported by evidence of contribution to appropriate output.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

If you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes required and would like to informally discuss this role further, please contact Head of School Dr. Nick Wylie (ac3370@coventry.ac.uk).