Senior Lecturer

Senior Lecturer (Innovation Academy- Enhanced Teaching) Join to apply for the Senior Lecturer (Innovation Academy- Enhanced Teaching) role at Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe 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 Innovation Academy offers educational, research and professional learning opportunities that support innovation-led transformation across public, private and third-sector organisations. This role will be pivotal to maintaining and expanding the reach, impact, and sustainability of the Innovation Intensive Learning Academy, Agor Innovation and its associated programmes. It will be critical in ensuring that the All‑Wales Academy for Innovation in Health and Social Care Management ILA in the Innovation Academy is successfully sustained. Working with the Director of Innovation ILA and wider Innovation Academy Team, the role entails direct delivery of existing learning and teaching programmes, both external and internal, in addition to development of future offerings. The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in the development and delivery of client‑facing learning and teaching activities and will be responsible for developing new educational offerings. They will also contribute to the Innovation ILAs wider programme of activities to promote and sustain the Academy’s educational and professional learning portfolio and research. The successful candidate will have strong project management skills, emotional intelligence, exemplary communication skills, strong attention to detail, political awareness and the ability to work with and influence a wide range of stakeholders. The role operates in an environment where diplomacy, confidentiality and discretion are paramount, requiring sound judgement about the appropriate course of action. The workload is varied, challenging and stimulating, requiring personal organisation, flexibility and an ability to work to deadlines. The School of Management is looking for an individual who is comfortable taking initiative and managing a range of stakeholders in a variety of sectors. Academic Career Pathway The pathway for this post is 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. 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. 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. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Education Industries: Education #J-18808-Ljbffr