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 Lecturer will be responsible for coordinating several undergraduate modules in physics and/or mathematics for physics students, including lecturing, hosting problem-solving workshops, preparing and marking continuous assessment and final exams, and managing the module pages in the Canvas Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The role may also involve supporting the delivery of other modules, for example acting as second marker on coursework or examinations, hosting workshops, and supporting PC labs or practical sessions. The appointee will also be expected to supervise and mark undergraduate research projects at FHEQ Levels 6 and 7.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with demonstrated ability to teach Astrophysics or Gravity and Cosmology.

As a lecturer in physics, the post-holder will be a member of the Board of Studies, and Board of Examiners, in Physics, and will be expected to contribute to the activities of these Boards.

This is a fixed-term position, full-time for 12 months.

Academic Career Pathway

The pathway for this post is Education & Research (Education). The Academic Career Pathways (ACP) scheme is designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded. For further information, please see our ACP webpage.

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.