- Job Number
- SU00371
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Salary
- £32,982 to £37,099 per annum
- Faculty/Directorate
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Location
- Singleton Campus, Swansea
- Closing Date
- 4 Jul 2024
- Interview Date
- 12 Jul 2024
- Informal Enquiries
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- Luca Borger l.borger@swansea.ac.uk
- Ed Pope E.C.Pope@swansea.ac.uk
About The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
We announce a new 1-year Teaching Tutor position in Marine Ecology and Climate Change at the Department of Biosciences at Swansea University. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and growing Department and a highly successful team of teaching and research facing academics and gain key experiences to enhance your CV.
At Biosciences we offer 3 undergraduate degree schemes accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, in marine biology, zoology and biology, and popular taught and research Masters courses covering a wide range of topics, from Global Ecology and Conservation to Marine and Freshwater Systems, to Natural Products and Environmental Resources. Our department is immersed in the beautiful Singleton Park, facing the beach, and located close to stunning natural areas, including the Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons National Park, and Pembrokeshire, excellent for teaching our field courses. We have great modern facilities, including our new 18m catamaran research and teaching vessel and the UK-leading Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR), with 100% of our Research Environment judged as world or internationally leading by the latest REF evaluation.
In this post, you will be contributing to our BSc and MSc teaching in Marine Ecology and Climate Change, including by teaching modules on climate change biology, marine biology professional skills, ocean ecology, and field courses, including overseas marine tropical ecology field courses. A key aim of fixed term positions at Biosciences is also to critically enhance the CV and employability of successful applicants and hence you will be mentored by experienced academics.
The post requires a PhD in Biosciences (or be near completion) and related fields, capacity for high-quality delivery of teaching and student learning, and a commitment to enhancing the overall student experience. The role is available from 1st September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.