Hourly Paid Lecturer in Health & Social Care

Fixed Term for 2 years in the first instance

- 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. 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 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)

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.

-THE ROLE-

The post holder is expected to 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. The post holder will be required to develop a range of teaching and assessment materials, covering specified modules and subject areas within Health and Social Care and/or Public Health, and may lead on modules like Public Health, Epidemiology, Digital Health Promotion, Quality Assurance in Health and Social Care, Partnership Working and Service Integration in Health and Social Care Systems, Mental Health, Ageing, Physiology and Psychology.

Main duties will include but not limited to:

• Deliver teaching, learning and assessments
• Provide support to students at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level of study
• Deliver teaching and learning strategies in a variety of contexts using appropriate and engaging teaching and learning styles, within an established programme of study
• Be involved in the design and development of high-quality teaching and learning material, sharing information/material on the University’s VLE, develop strategies for assessments, and develop assessment criteria
• Supervise the work of students in a timely, professional and supportive manner
• Offer appropriate advice, feedback, support, and encouragement to students

- REQUIREMENTS -

You should have:

• Postgraduate qualification in Health and Social Care or a relevant discipline
  • Proven track record of working in/with a range of relevant applied professional settings
  • Previous experience of teaching and supervision at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
  • Experience (minimum two years) of working in the UK HE relevant sector at appropriate level
  • Ability to work across different teams and take the lead on strategic initiatives.
  • Demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity in working practices
  • Willingness to work flexibly to meet role requirements
  • Experience of academic programme administration and management

Please see the job description for full duties, and ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’ requirements.

- FURTHER INFORMATION -

This role has flexible hours across the weekday and weekend. Hours are allocated prior to each term on the HPL's availability and the Campus's timetabling needs.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship in line with Home Office salary threshold requirements: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing date: 14^th October 2025, at 11:59pm. 

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