Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) in Supply Chain Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence (

University of Warwick
Coventry
2 days ago
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We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor with experience of developing or delivering modules or skills in the field of Supply Chain Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The successful candidate will have a developing professional or academic experience of Supply Chain Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and play a role in developing modules in areas of relevance to WMG. We are particularly interested in applicants with knowledge of supply chain sustainability, artificial intelligence in supply chain management, supply chain digitisation and data analytics.

For roles at Assistant Professor level the successful candidate will hold a doctorate, or equivalent professional qualification alongside a postgraduate degree, and have experience of teaching in a higher education context.

This role is on the University of Warwick Teaching Career Pathway, providing opportunities for advancement up to and including Professor level. This is an education focussed appointment and we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience of teaching in higher education and a passion for impactful education and positive student outcomes. Candidates with a track record in research outputs but limited educational experience are unlikely to be shortlisted for this role.

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The successful candidate should have experience of developing or delivering modules or skills in the field of Supply Chain Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The successful candidate will have a developing professional or academic experience of Supply Chain Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and play a role in developing modules in areas of relevance to WMG. We are particularly interested in applicants with knowledge of supply chain sustainability, artificial intelligence in supply chain management, supply chain digitisation and data analytics.


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