Lecturer - Blood Sciences/Immunohaematology

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

Swansea University Medical School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences (Blood Sciences/Immunohaematology) on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover and support the continued development and delivery of our postgraduate Biomedical Science programmes.

The role offers the chance to contribute to the education and development of future Biomedical Scientists and healthcare professionals within one of the UK's leading Medical Schools. Working within a supportive and collaborative academic environment, you will deliver high-quality teaching across biomedical sciences, with opportunities to contribute to related areas such as pharmacology and medical sciences and immunology. The position provides an excellent opportunity to apply your professional expertise, engage with a diverse student community, and enhance your academic profile through scholarship, innovation, and involvement in the School’s wider research and teaching activities

The successful candidate will have expertise in blood sciences, including transfusion and/or immunohaematology. We would particularly welcome applicants with complementary knowledge or teaching experience in pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, or related biomedical disciplines that contribute to an integrated understanding of human health and disease. Experience as a Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Scientist, Pharmacologist, or in the delivery of Biomedical Science, Medical Science, or Pharmacology education would be advantageous. However, applicants with teaching experience gained through other healthcare, clinical, or professional training settings are also encouraged to apply.

The post holder will contribute to teaching across the wider life sciences portfolio within the Medical School, including opportunities to support modules relating to biomedical sciences, human physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and translational medicine, with appropriate support provided. There will also be opportunities to engage with and contribute to existing research activities within the Medical School, aligned to current research strengths.

Experience in the development and application of digital learning technologies that enhance the translation of scientific theory into biomedical and clinical practice, and that promote an inclusive and engaging student experience, would be desirable.

This maternity cover position offers an exciting opportunity to join Swansea University Medical School, one of the UK's leading Medical Schools, and contribute to the education and development of the next generation of biomedical scientists, healthcare professionals, and pharmacology graduates.

Academic Career Pathway

The pathway for this post is Education & Research (Education). The Academic Career Pathways (ACP) scheme is designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded. For further information, please see our ACP webpage.

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.

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