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Lecturer in Materials Science

Swansea Campus with travel to other locations as necessary

£38,474 to £44,414 per annum

- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.

We offer innovative teaching, state-of-the-art equipment and superb support across a wide range of learning locations and courses.

What’s more, we were listed as 13th for teaching quality in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ‘Social Inclusion’ in this league table this year.

We are now looking for a Lecturer in Materials Science to join our Swansea campus on a full time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE –

You will be required to devise a range of teaching and assessment materials, covering several modules and subject areas. You will deliver teaching in a variety of different learning environments and use a variety of teaching styles and approaches, including all levels of undergraduate study and, where appropriate, postgraduate study.

You will offer both academic and pastoral feedback and support to students to the highest professional standards and with regard to the ongoing enhancement of the student experience. You will, if required, undertake scholarship, research, training or project work, either individually or within a team, to ensure ongoing professional development and to enhance the profile of the Academic Discipline, Institute and University.

You will make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Academic Discipline that may cover areas such as dissertation supervision, student recruitment, marketing activities, research seminars and workshops, staff training and professional development.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered as a Lecturer in Materials Science , you will need:

• An honours degree in a relevant discipline
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
• A teaching qualification or the willingness to undertake one.
• Evidence of good organisational and personal management skills
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
• IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources including a willingness to teach by video-link, VLE, e-mail or website delivery
• Evidence of ability to balance competing pressures of administrative demands and deadlines

It would also be beneficial if you had a:

• A PhD/DBA in a relevant discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body or teaching qualification
• Experience of supervising postgraduate and research students
• Experience in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level in relevant subject area
• Experience in the design and development of module content
• Industrial experience within the field of manufacturing
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh – written and oral

- BENEFITS –

• Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 9 July 2023, 11:59pm