Teaching Fellow in Marine Biology

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The Role

We announce a permanent position of Teaching Fellow in Marine Biology at the Department of Biosciences at Swansea University. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and growing Department and a highly successful team of teaching and research facing academics.

At Biosciences we offer 3 undergraduate degree schemes accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, in marine biology, zoology and biology, and popular taught and research Masters covering a wide range of topics, including the world first MSc in Marine Restoration and Conservation. Our department is immersed in the beautiful Singleton Park, facing the beach, and located close to stunning natural areas, including the Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons National Park, and Pembrokeshire, excellent for teaching our field courses. We have great modern facilities, including our new 18m catamaran research and teaching vessel and the UK-leading Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR), with 100% of our Research Environment judged as world or internationally leading by the latest REF evaluation.

In this post, you will be contributing to our BSc and MSc teaching in Marine Biology, including marine survey techniques and design, marine conservation in temperate and tropical environments, species recovery plans, domestic and overseas field courses, and boat-based teaching. Our teaching is student-centred and we aim to form well-rounded marine biologists, combining ecological/natural history, quantitative, and applied expertise, to maximise their employability. At Biosciences we are very collegiate, and you will be mentored by experienced academics and become fully integrated into our Department.

The post requires a PhD in Biosciences (or be near completion) and related fields, capacity for high-quality delivery of teaching and student learning, a commitment to enhancing the overall student experience, and relevant research experience. The role is available from 1st September 2025.

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.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and a cover letter. Interviews of successful applicants (in person or online) will be on 23^rd May 2025, including a 10 minutes presentation of teaching on a marine biology topic.

Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Interview Date: 23 May 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Professor Luca Borger l.borger@swansea.ac.uk
• Dr Ed Pope E.C.Pope@swansea.ac.uk

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