Lecturer in Policing (Fixed Term Contract, Part-Time)

Swansea, Wales (hybrid working and travel to other locations necessary) 

ABOUT US

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive. 

We offer innovative teaching, state-of-the-art equipment and superb support across a wide range of learning locations and courses. 

We are now looking for a Lecturer in Policing to join our team at the Institute of Management and Health which is based at the Swansea Business Campus. This is a part-time role working 18 hours per week for a fixed-term contract until the end of August 2025. 

THE ROLE

As a Lecturer in Policing, you will be tasked with developing, designing and delivering policing programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students. 

Devising teaching and assessment materials that cover a range of modules and subject areas, you will utilise a range of teaching styles and methods to engage students appropriately. 

Working alongside a team, you will develop academic projects that are relevant to professional policing and take the lead on extra-curricular events that further engage students. 

 ABOUT YOU

To be considered as a Lecturer in Policing, you will need:

• Experience in the delivery, assessment and student/trainee support at undergraduate and postgraduate level, or equivalent in the subject area 
• A demonstrable ongoing commitment to professional enhancement, scholarship and/or research and project work 
• IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources including a willingness to teach by video-link, VLE, email or website delivery 
• The willingness to work flexibly to meet role requirements 
• An honours degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience 
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline 

A PhD in a relevant discipline would be beneficial to your application, as would membership of a relevant professional body or teaching qualification. 

Experience in the design and development of module content would be equally desirable, as would experience of working within the policing profession. 

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

• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay 
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family 
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave 
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications 
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services 
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services 
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme 

Other organisations may call this role Lecturer, Law Enforcement Lecturer, Associate Lecturer, or Policing Lecturer. 

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Lecturer in Policing, 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. 

Closing date: 12th November 2021, 11:59pm