Lecturer in Business and Human Resources

Swansea campus (hybrid working with travel to other locations as necessary)

ABOUT US

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.

UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.  

Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:

• 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2024)
• 1st in Wales for 7 subjects and Top 10 in the UK for 3 subjects (Guardian University League Table 2024)

Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.

We are now looking for a Lecturer in Business and Human Resources to join our Swansea campus on a Full time, Permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.

THE ROLE

The post of Lecturer in Business and Human Resources will be located within the Institute of Management and Health. You will be under the line management of an Academic Director, but for operational day-to-day duties will work under the guidance of the relevant Programme Manager. This post is primarily concerned with learning and teaching on the CIPD accredited and approved programmes, at level 3, level 5 (undergraduate) and level 7 (postgraduate), including supervision of student research projects / dissertations. You will be expected to oversee the day-to-day programme management of the level 3 qualification.

You will be expected to deliver academically challenging, vocational-related content, incorporating innovative teaching and assessment methods to develop students’ competence and capability in the area of people practice and management. 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. 

ABOUT YOU

To be considered as a Lecturer in Business and Human Resources, you will need:

• BA (Hons) Degree and/or a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM (or related field)
• Chartered Membership of the CIPD (or level 7 Associate Membership, with the intention to upgrade on the commencement of duties)
• Experience of delivery of post-compulsory education / training / development in a learning or organisational setting
• Professional work experience within the people management field (this experience should be general in nature and not solely in one area such as recruitment)
• Demonstrable ongoing commitment to professional development, scholarship and/ or research and project work
• Strong organisational and personal management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources including a willingness to teach and communicate

It would also be desirable if you have:

• Formal Teaching qualification (PCET/PGCE/PGCert HE) MA or MSc in HRM or a business-related discipline
• Experience of supervising postgraduate and research students
• Experience in the design and development of module content and programme management
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh (oral and written).

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 comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Competitive pay and pay progression
• Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
• Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

So, if you feel you could thrive and make an impact as our Lecturer in Business and Human Resources, please apply via the button shown.

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.

Note your correspondence language will be determined by the language you apply in. To apply in Welsh, please click ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of the screen. 

Closing date: 3 October 2024, 11:59 pm