Assistant Professor in Product Design (Education and Scholarship)
University of Sussex
United Kingdom
Education
Skilled Worker
Salary
£47,389 - £56,535 a year
Job posted on August 19, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Brighton, UK Hours Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Salary Grade 8 starting at £47,389 to £56,535 per annum, pro rata if part time. Contract Type Fixed Term Contract About the role
As an Assistant Professor in Product Design, you will be responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of innovative high-quality teaching across all levels, including lecture based, seminar based and practical workshop-based teaching, along with final year project supervision and varied student support. Experience of working with industry partners on live briefs is also required.
You will engage with the department and school by contributing to activities such as admissions days, department/school meetings, and taking part in Product Design events (such as attendance to New Designers with the students and the team).
About you
The successful applicant will have a proven track record in design and be responsible for devising and delivering teaching within the Product Design courses in the following areas: Integrated Product Design (including research through to concept stages), Human Factors and Ergonomics, and Research Methods for Design and Communication. You will also communicate clearly and be an effective and supportive team player.
About our School
The School of Engineering and Informatics at the University of Sussex is a vibrant and forward-thinking academic community within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Our School thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together world-class researchers and educators across engineering, informatics, and beyond. We offer high-quality, research-led teaching supported by state-of-the-art facilities, enabling students and staff to pursue innovative work that addresses real-world challenges.
We maintain strong partnerships with industry and are committed to equipping students with future-focused, applied skills that meet the evolving needs of employers. The School is home to two dynamic departments—Engineering and Design, and Informatics—covering a broad spectrum of disciplines including Robotics, Product Design, Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, as well as Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Product Design at Sussex combines creativity, engineering, and user-centred thinking to develop innovative solutions for real-world problems. Our students and staff work at the intersection of design and technology, supported by advanced prototyping facilities and a culture of experimentation. We foster strong industry engagement and encourage design that is sustainable, inclusive, and future-oriented.
The School of Engineering and Informatics is proud to hold a Bronze Athena Swann Award.
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.
Further Key Information
Please contact Claire Potter (cp303@sussex.ac.uk) or Luis Ponce Cuspinera (lap34@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time and appointed at Grade 8.6. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.
August 31, 2025 5:59 PM Expected Interview Date To Be Confirmed Expected Start Date 15 September 2025 Fixed Term Contract Duration Fixed Term until 30 September 2026.
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As an Assistant Professor in Product Design, you will be responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of innovative high-quality teaching across all levels, including lecture based, seminar based and practical workshop-based teaching, along with final year project supervision and varied student support. Experience of working with industry partners on live briefs is also required.
You will engage with the department and school by contributing to activities such as admissions days, department/school meetings, and taking part in Product Design events (such as attendance to New Designers with the students and the team).
About you
The successful applicant will have a proven track record in design and be responsible for devising and delivering teaching within the Product Design courses in the following areas: Integrated Product Design (including research through to concept stages), Human Factors and Ergonomics, and Research Methods for Design and Communication. You will also communicate clearly and be an effective and supportive team player.
About our School
The School of Engineering and Informatics at the University of Sussex is a vibrant and forward-thinking academic community within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Our School thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together world-class researchers and educators across engineering, informatics, and beyond. We offer high-quality, research-led teaching supported by state-of-the-art facilities, enabling students and staff to pursue innovative work that addresses real-world challenges.
We maintain strong partnerships with industry and are committed to equipping students with future-focused, applied skills that meet the evolving needs of employers. The School is home to two dynamic departments—Engineering and Design, and Informatics—covering a broad spectrum of disciplines including Robotics, Product Design, Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, as well as Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Product Design at Sussex combines creativity, engineering, and user-centred thinking to develop innovative solutions for real-world problems. Our students and staff work at the intersection of design and technology, supported by advanced prototyping facilities and a culture of experimentation. We foster strong industry engagement and encourage design that is sustainable, inclusive, and future-oriented.
The School of Engineering and Informatics is proud to hold a Bronze Athena Swann Award.
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.
Further Key Information
Please contact Claire Potter (cp303@sussex.ac.uk) or Luis Ponce Cuspinera (lap34@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time and appointed at Grade 8.6. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.
August 31, 2025 5:59 PM Expected Interview Date To Be Confirmed Expected Start Date 15 September 2025 Fixed Term Contract Duration Fixed Term until 30 September 2026.