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The University of Warwick is seeking applications for a 0.4 FTE Assistant Professor (teaching track) with an interest in interdisciplinary education to deliver aspects of its BASc in Liberal Arts and Sciences and BA in Liberal Arts undergraduate degree programmes.
This is a fixed term contract post available from 1 August 2026 until 31 July 2028.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and delivery of primarily quantitative and interdisciplinary core and optional undergraduate modules. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching quantitative methods in an interdisciplinary teaching and learning environment, and a belief in the benefits and advantages to be derived from an education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. They will be familiar with Problem-Based Learning (PBL) (and student-led learning more widely) or be willing to familiarise themselves with PBL. Due to the role requirements, they must have a disciplinary or interdisciplinary specialism that requires primarily quantitative or mixed methods research, including but not limited to economics, psychology, statistics, health and epidemiology, and other quantitative social science backgrounds.
They will be able to stimulate and enthuse students from a diverse range of backgrounds and possess a desire to contribute to the development of Liberal Arts and Sciences education both at Warwick and beyond.
They will join a small team of academics who are committed to the mission of Liberal Education and who believe in the importance of offering students a challenging and relevant experience of higher education.
We are looking for someone with a passion for teaching and a desire to support students with their learning.
The Assistant Professor will work closely with other academic staff to deliver elements of our exciting and innovative flagship programmes. They will be expected to play a key role in the delivery of teaching and learning materials by convening and delivering core and optional modules in the first, second and final years, with additional potential opportunities to teach on postgraduate modules in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies. They will also be involved in other teaching and support activities, such as dissertation supervision and personal tutoring.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
The University of Warwick launched its BA in Liberal Arts in 2016. The BA is ranked as the best Liberal Arts programme in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide). Our course has been described as a model for such programmes in the UK, with a wide range of unique modules, dedicated interdisciplinary lecturers, and support staff. This innovative course represents a key element in Warwick's strategy to offer programmes that create leaders in diverse fields; people who understand the key problems in a wide range of areas and who are capable of deploying a range of intellectual tools to address and tackle these challenges. Accordingly, the course is intended for ambitious students whose interests are broad-ranging, who are fascinated by the complex problems faced by researchers and policymakers and are capable of engaging in intensive academic study to develop skills and understanding that will enable them to make meaningful contributions on the world's stage in whatever arena they choose. Our students regularly present and publish their research around the world, and 100% of our first cohort was in postgraduate study or graduate employment six months after graduation.
Structured around our unique use of Problem-Based Learning and underpinned by the well-established Liberal Arts education ethos which takes an innovative and cross-disciplinary approach, the BA course allows students to tailor their own pathway through the degree to suit their intellectual interests. Alongside bespoke core Liberal Arts modules developed specifically for the course, students choose modules which correspond to their subject discipline or specialist interest area. The BASc combines the flexibility and interdisciplinary structure of the BA with greater opportunity to focus on science - or social science-based subjects. Working with partner departments, BASc students will end up with a deeper focus in certain areas while retaining access to the focus on development of critical thinking skills that cuts across disciplines.
The School for Cross-Faculty Studies acknowledges that various structural inequalities exist within Higher Education and actively works toward their elimination. We commit to providing a fair, accessible and equitable experience for all students and staff. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experience in – or the potential for – building an equitable and scholarly environment in teaching, research, life experience or other service associated with the role. We hold the Athena Swan Bronze Charter award in recognition of our policies and procedures which aim to ensure family-friendly working and transparent recruitment and promotion procedures, and our work to promote gender equality
For further information on the department, please see our webpage here: School for Cross-faculty Studies - University of Warwick
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 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
CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 18 June 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:
1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.
3. 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).
Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline -- you will not be able to submit an application form even if you opened it before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.
You are welcome to include any careers 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.
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
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.
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
