Tutor in Law (TNE)

Swansea University; Swansea; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Tutor to engage in the delivery of a double LLB degree in collaboration with an international partner. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to teach essential legal modules while providing administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the program. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in fostering an inclusive educational environment, contributing to the university's commitment to equality and diversity. If you are passionate about teaching and eager to make a difference in a multicultural setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering legal modules in an educational setting.
• Ability to provide administrative support for academic programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core legal modules for the double LLB degree program.
• Assist in the administration of the program in Swansea and China.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Administrative Support

Welsh Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Teaching Qualification

Job description

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

This is a permanent, full-time role.

Since September 2024, the School have 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 Tutor who can deliver core legal modules that are fundamental in the early years of the double degree programme while working to ensure smooth running of the programme by discharging administrative support to the Programme 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
• A statement detailing your teaching strategy and your plan to assist in the delivery of TNE programme with DMU

Closing Date: 23 May 2025

Interview Date: 29 May 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Prof B. Soyer [e-mail]
• Dr Tabetha Kurtz-Shefford [e-mail]

£34,132 to £38,249 per annum