Tutor in International Development

Contract: This is 12 month fixed-term position beginning September 1st 2023. 17.5 hours per week - 50% FTE

Salary: Pro rata to £32,411 to £36,333 per annum with USS benefits, Grade 7
Location: Swansea University, Singleton Park Campus

The Department of Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations at Swansea University is appointing a Tutor in International Development. This is a 12-month fixed-term post, beginning on September 1^st, 2023. The post is 50% Full-Time Equivalent.

Swansea University is the highest-ranked higher education institution in Stonewall’s 2023 Workplace Equality Index and is ranked 26^th in the UK for student satisfaction and 15^th in the UK for course satisfaction (Guardian University Guide, 2023).

We are seeking a colleague who can join and contribute to a vibrant research and teaching culture, with a particular emphasis on high-quality, student-centred teaching.

We are seeking to appoint a candidate with expertise in international development ideally with specialist knowledge of international human rights norms and institutions. The successful candidate will be based in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and International Relations.

In terms of teaching responsibilities, the post will involve convening and delivering teaching on a second-year undergraduate module on Global Justice and Human Rights (PO-235), convening a team-taught Foundation Year module in Social Science (FY-109), and contributing as a specialist topic tutor on the final year team-taught Researching Politics modules (PO-3319/PO-3320).

In addition, the post-holder will act as an Academic Mentor for some undergraduate and postgraduate students.  

Finally, the post entails administrative responsibilities at Swansea University – the successful candidate will be appointed to an administrative role by the Head of Department of Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations.

For further information please contact Dr Matthew Wall, Head of Department of Politics, Philosophy and International Relations via email (m.t.wall@swansea.ac.uk) or telephone (UK 01792 602987).

Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation. Applicants should also attach to the application:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Statement detailing your teaching strategy

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of 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.

Please note this job is also being advertised to a pool of colleagues internally as part of our University commitment to employee redeployment.  Should this post be filled from this route then you will receive an email confirming this. If you do not receive an email, please assume that your application is still in process.

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