Forensic Psychology Teaching Fellow

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 School of Psychology teaches a BPS-accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology. If successful in applying for this role you will join the forensic team to help deliver some of the programme’s core modules. You will also be a member of the wider School of Psychology community, with over 40 members of academic staff.

The programme has excellent links with local NHS, criminal justice, private and third sector services, who provide direct input to the programme.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable person with forensic psychology expertise and teaching experience. We expect applicants to hold an MSc or equivalent in psychology, with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) based on the British Psychological Society criteria. Holding a PhD, and professional forensic psychology accreditation, are highly desirable.

The post is fixed term from appointment until the end of September 2027, and is at 0.6 FTE (working patterns to be discussed, but some specific days each week will largely be determined by module timetables).

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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