"Teaching Fellow in Criminology"

Teaching Fellow in Criminology

Swansea University - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Location: Swansea

Salary: £34,132 to £38,249 per annum

Hours: Part Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 3rd February 2026

Closes: 15th February 2026

Job Ref: SU01400

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 Social Sciences at Swansea University is looking to appoint a Fixed Term Teaching Fellow in the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy to provide maternity cover. The role will involve teaching on our undergraduate criminology programme, including on the topic of youth justice. Therefore knowledge and expertise in youth justice through teaching, research and/or practice is an essential requirement.

This role will involve a range of coordination, administrative, and pastoral responsibilities, and a commitment to student recruitment initiatives. Other key responsibilities for this role will involve teaching and marking on allocated modules within the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy. The tutor would be expected to be flexible to deliver across the department as needed.

We are looking for an inspirational team-player who can contribute to the University and School’s ambitions to be at the forefront of digitally-enhanced learning, helping to build on the School’s excellent student experience record.

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.