Tutor in Politics

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

The Department of Politics, Philosophy & International Relations seeks a Tutor in Politics for a temporary contract of 5 months. You’ll be teaching on Politics modules across our undergraduate provision. Key duties include: Convening and delivering Introduction to Politics (first year undergraduate module), Teaching 50% on Parliamentary Studies A(third year undergraduate module), Teaching a “topic” on Researching Politics (third year undergraduate module), Contributing to the teaching of Methodology for the Social Sciences (MA module). Additional teaching and grading support on ‘team taught’ modules might be required as agreed with the Head of Department. You will also be contributing to Administrative Roles in Research Groups and/or Learning and Teaching functions of the Department of Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations as agreed with the Head of Department. Your main work will be teaching and assisting with associated administration, but you are warmly invited to become part of the Department’s lively research culture.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 (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.

Interview Date: 17 Jun 2025

Informal Enquiries

 Dr Luca Trenta l.trenta@swansea.ac.uk

 Dr Matthew Wall m.t.wall@swansea.ac.uk

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