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Apply Now Job Number SU01663 Contract Type Fixed Term Salary £36.50 - £42.00 per hour Working Pattern Part Time Faculty/Directorate Other Location Bay Campus, Swansea Closing Date 17 Aug 2026 Interview Dates 24 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 Informal Enquiries Clair Edwards [email protected]

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 Based in The College, Swansea University

We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Lecturer to join our academic team to teach on biology and chemistry modules across foundation pathways. The ideal candidate will have a passion for introducing and developing students’ understanding and enquiry, possess a robust academic background and be dedicated to creating an engaging learning environment.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering modules, guiding students in their academic studies, leading them to develop an enquiring and critical mindset, and contributing to wider college activities.





Hourly rate of pay, £36.50 - £42 per teaching contact hour depending on qualifications and experience. Rate for meetings and additional activities is half teaching rate.

Flexible teaching hours to suit the individual, starting in September 2026, which will include related academic administration. Additional time paid for moderation, meetings, training, writing assessments and marking for one main assessment.

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 (valuable 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

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are eligible to work in the UK on an ongoing basis. This is not a role that we are able to sponsor.

Interviews may be held and offers made before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Please do not apply directly to the University. Please send your CV and a statement demonstrating your suitability for the role in line with the above criteria to Clair Edwards, Director of Learning and Teaching at [email protected].

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. Closing date, 17th August 2026, with interviews to take place w/c 24th August 2026

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