About The Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Professor John Rudd at John.Rudd@wbs.ac.uk.
Please note that this advert includes only one vacancy that is being advertised at Assistant (Teaching) level and Associate level.
WBS is a research-led, triple-accredited, university-based business school with a portfolio of world-class programmes. For example, our MSc Marketing & Strategy was recently ranked 1st in the UK, and 6th in the world (QS Business Masters Rankings, 2026).
The Marketing Group is a vibrant and collegiate community of scholars, bound together by a common belief in the positive impact of responsible marketing. We continue our search for committed and passionate faculty to join our outstanding marketing group, and invite applications to the post of Assistant Professor (Teaching) or Associate Professor in Marketing.
Assistant Professor
* This role is the equivalent of a Senior Teaching Fellow.
* The successful applicant will join a thriving teaching and learning community, and departmental structures and practices that encourage development and progression through the teaching track. Additionally, attractive teaching loads and group-level pedagogic support provide an excellent platform for positive, talented, and enthusiastic teaching-focused faculty to achieve career and personal goals.
Associate Professor
* The successful applicant will join a thriving teaching and learning community, and departmental structures that encourage development and progression through the teaching track. Additionally, attractive teaching loads and group-level pedagogic support provide an excellent platform for positive, talented and enthusiastic teaching-focused faculty to achieve career and personal goals. We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate, who will work with us to further develop our environment of teaching and learning excellence.
About You
Assistant Professor
* You will have wide experience of leading undergraduate and postgraduate marketing modules in a university environment, and be able to demonstrate an innovative, creative and thoughtful approach to the design and delivery of marketing modules and courses.
* While we are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate ability to lead core marketing modules, we are also very keen to hear from those who can bring fresh and innovative suggestions aligned with current and emerging issues in marketing.
Associate Professor
* We are particularly interested in candidates who can lead and contribute to the design and development of innovative, high-impact marketing programmes and curricula that speak to current issues in marketing and our departmental objectives. You will also be able to demonstrate leadership and influence in national and/or international pedagogic initiatives, practices and debates.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.
Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.
About Us
We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.
Our Vision: The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Our vision is to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen. Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community.
Change Makers
* See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
* Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference.
* Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen.
Our CORE Values
* Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.
* Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward.
* Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more.
* Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.
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. 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
How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 18th May 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:
* Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
* Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
* Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).
* Interview Date: To be confirmed
* Start Date: To be confirmed
Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.
You are welcome to include any career breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).
Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
What We Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Safeguarding & DBS and Equal Opportunity
Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with. Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group. All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description
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