Job Description

Job Category: Teaching, Research & Scholarship

Closing Date: 31/08/2023

About ARU:

We are ranked in the world\'s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and we are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK\'s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world-leading. In 2021, we were awarded the Queen\'s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work.

About the role:

The combines a strong research culture with excellence in teaching and learning. We focus on employer co-designed curricula supported by outstanding teaching and use of technology. We support world class interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange in areas including sustainability (zero carbon), health & wellbeing and future cities. We are committed to partnership working with external organisations and communities to enhance the social, cultural and economic aspects of the regions with which we collaborate.

We are seeking to appoint a Professor of Digital Innovation to undertake a range of research, grant bidding, leadership, and impact generation. This is an exciting time to join the Faculty of Science and Engineering as we are currently undergoing a period of sustained growth with ambitious plans. We\'re committed to build a more diverse representative faculty of excellence in STEM research, teaching and scholarship.

You will assist the Faculty leadership team in enhancing and improving the University\'s international standing and demonstrate academic leadership in innovation and knowledge exchange activities in digital innovation, and a willingness to support others to achieve research excellence.

As part of the role, you be provided with a generous startup package, including a Research Fellow and equipment costs.

With a PhD or Professional Doctorate and currently holding the title of Professor or ability to meet our Professorial Criteria, you will have an established track record of research outputs that are internationally excellent and/or experience of digital innovation solutions research and commercialisation.

You\'ll have extensive expertise as an academic researcher and/or knowledge exchange. With a collaborative and supportive leadership style, you will be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to nurturing a culture of research integrity and open research.

Please download the attached candidate brochure including job description and persons specification for more information.

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Laurie Butler, Pro Vice Chancellor & Dean at

Find out more about .

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

Guidance Notes:

For a list of key requirements, please download the and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

Competitive Salary

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