Lecturer in Medical Engineering

About the UniversitySwansea 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 RoleThis is a Permanent position working 21 hours per week.Swansea University currently offers 8 full‑time and 3 part‑time degree programmes in Healthcare Science. Healthcare Science sits within the School of Health and Social Care. Nearly all of the commissioned programmes from Welsh Government sit within this School. Healthcare Science is joined by Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Health and Paramedic Science in the School, creating a culture of professional training and interdisciplinary education.The successful candidate will join the Healthcare Science department. The Lecturer in Medical Engineering will be responsible for teaching core Medical Engineering principles to prepare students for NHS hospital placements. They will undertake administrative duties, such as module management, marking, timetabling and admissions. There will also be an expectation to undertake personal tutoring for students studying Medical Engineering.ResponsibilitiesTeach core Medical Engineering principles to prepare students for NHS hospital placements.Perform administrative duties: module management, marking, timetabling, and admissions.Provide personal tutoring for students studying Medical Engineering.Academic Career PathwayThe 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. For further information, please see our ACP webpage.Equality, Diversity & InclusionThe 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 SkillsThe 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. 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 InformationApplications for this role will be submitted as a CV and cover letter.A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.Seniority LevelEntry levelEmployment typePart‑timeJob functionEducation #J-18808-Ljbffr