Assistant Professor; Teaching Focussed in Robotics and Automation

For informal queries, please contact Dr. Mukund Janardhanan (Head of Sustainable Engineering and Manufacturing) at Muku

This role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic or industry practitioner to contribute to the delivery of Robotics and Automation education within WMG. The successful candidate will provide subject‑specialist teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supporting student learning through innovative teaching, assessment, project supervision, and industry‑informed practice in areas such as robotics, automation, autonomous systems, control, and intelligent manufacturing.

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, student support, laboratory‑based teaching, and wider WMG activities. The postholder will join a collaborative academic community committed to excellence in teaching, professional development, and enhancing the student experience while preparing graduates with the knowledge and practical skills required for the rapidly evolving fields of robotics and automation.

The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching and/or practising Robotics and Automation, with expertise in areas such as robotic systems, industrial automation, control engineering, autonomous systems, mechatronics, and the integration of robotics within modern manufacturing and industrial environments. Experience in areas such as robotic programming, industrial robot operation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors and actuators, machine vision, collaborative robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies would be highly desirable.

Candidates will need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and support students from diverse backgrounds. Strong organisational skills, effective time management, and the ability to manage a varied portfolio of teaching, assessment, laboratory activities, project supervision, and administrative responsibilities are essential.

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

• 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 (children and/or adults).
• 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.

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 the provided link for information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.