Teaching Fellow in Law (TNE)

Swansea University - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Location: Other - See job description

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

Since September 2024, the School have been engaged in the delivery of a double LLB degree in collaboration with Dalian Maritime University (DMU).

This programme will enable students to study our LLB degree in China in addition to studying Law BA degree offered by the Dalian Maritime University.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Fellow who can deliver modules in commercial subjects and also in the area of law of obligations while working to ensure smooth running of the programme by discharging administrative support to the Programme Director and Deputy Director.

The successful candidate is expected to deliver his/her main teaching and administrative duties in China while also assisting the School to run and administrate the programme when in Swansea.

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

Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation. Applicants should also attach to the application:

• A Curriculum Vitae and cover letter

Closing Date: 19 April 2026

Interview Date: 28 May 2026

Informal Enquiries

• Professor B. Soyer B.Soyer@swansea.ac.uk
• Dr Tabetha Kurtz-Shefford T.K.Shefford@swansea.ac.uk