Biology Lecturer, Environmental Awareness Lecturer, Physics Lecturer & Academic Lead for Science and Engineering
- Job Number
- SD03217
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Salary
- £42.00 - £45.00 per hour
- Faculty/Directorate
- Other
- Location
- Singleton Campus, Swansea
- Closing Date
- 5 Jan 2025
- Interview Date
- 13 Jan 2025
- Informal Enquiries
- Clair Edwards c.l.edwards@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
The College, Swansea University is a Joint Venture partnership between Swansea University and Navitas, a highly successful partnership of 14 years, founded originally as International College Wales, Swansea (ICWS). The College, Swansea University (TCSU) was launched in 2018 and, with the completion of a new academic building (October 2018) and dedicated student accommodation (January 2019), marked a new phase in this relationship.
The College sits within the Swansea University brand and delivers a comprehensive portfolio of pathway programmes which lead to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees at Swansea University. The College teaches all year round, with 3 main intake enrolment points of September, January and June.
We are seeking enthusiastic Lecturers who are qualified to teach Physics, Biology and Environmental Awareness to join our academic team. Applications are welcomed for areas of interest and expertise; this could be one person, or the roles split between different people. In addition, there is an opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to lead the Science and Engineering programmes.
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 . The role holder will not be required to speak Welsh in this role.
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
Please apply as per below instruction, please do NOT apply using the apply now button.
Please familiarise yourself with The College programmes by visiting this link:
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/the-college/
Please send your CV and a letter demonstrating your suitability for the role in line with the above criteria to Sandy George, Director of Education at: s.george@swansea.ac.uk
If you would like to ask any questions about this role or have an informal discussion about your suitability, please get in touch with Clair Edwards, School Education Lead at: c.l.edwards@swansea.ac.uk
As teaching hours can vary across the academic year, a schedule of hours will be agreed with the post-holder at the commencement of each semester.
The fixed term contract will run for two semesters initially, with the potential to extend.
Please note that the role requires candidates to have eligibility to work in the UK.