Professor: Centre for Blended Realities

The Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) at Falmouth University is dedicated to advancing our understanding and innovation at the intersection of creativity and technology. Our research initiatives are housed within dynamic and forward-looking centres, including the Centre for Blended Realities which has recently been established with substantial support from Research England's Expanding Excellence in England (E3) fund.

 

This role is part funded through the Expanding Excellence in England Research England fund. The Centre for Blended Realities (CBR) at Falmouth University is dedicated to pioneering research at the intersection of technology, creativity, and real-world applications. The CBR leverages Falmouth’s 120-year legacy of innovation to integrate novel technologies with artistic and professional practices. Our mission is to make transformative approaches accessible to a diverse community, contributing to Cornwall’s growth as a hub for creative learning and digital innovation.

 

As we expand our RKE capabilities, we are inviting applications for two new Professors to support with our mission to align with Falmouth’s 2030 Vision Statement to be the leading institution for the nexus between creativity and technology, to establish Cornwall as the county for creative learning using innovative and open pedagogies, to develop the next generation of creative leaders and explorers who will change the world through their curious minds, creative impact, and unique skillsets, and to build on our strengths in research and knowledge exchange to deliver experimental, environmental, and societal impact.

 

Measures and indicators of success in this role will be agreed at regular intervals and as part of the annual PDR (Performance Development Review) process, and will include, but are not limited to:

 

These positions are open to experienced candidates across a range of disciplines, including (but not limited to) technology development, digital humanities, and the digital creative industries. We seek individuals who are passionate about interdisciplinary research and working with industry, eager to collaborate with our existing team to push the boundaries of knowledge and practice, provide research leadership at Falmouth.

 

We are seeking internationally recognised researchers with a strong track record in research leadership, pedagogic excellence, securing funding, knowledge exchange, and impact generation, who will drive forward CBR’s mission to integrate novel technologies with artistic and professional practices.

 

Applications are invited from distinguished scholars with expertise in one of the following areas:

 

 

For further information on the skills/experience required for these roles, please see the full job description and Professorial procedures above.  Any required supporting documentation will need to be uploaded as part of your application.

 

These are full time, 35 hours a week positions across Monday-Friday. (With some evenings to accommodate engagement with industry where required). 

 

If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email [email protected].

 

The closing date for the position is Sunday 11 May 2025.

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:

  

Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.

 

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full.

Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.