Lecturer - Teaching and Scholarship

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wales seeks a talented Lecturer in Teaching and Scholarship for their School of Physics & Astronomy. The role involves planning and delivering MSc programmes while ensuring quality education for students. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a salary between £41,064 - £46,049 per annum, with full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• PhD level in a related subject or relevant industrial experience.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level related to MSc Astrophysics modules.
• Ability to design, deliver, and develop modules.

Responsibilities

• Teach and evaluate modules within the MSc provision.
• Supervise students, including Undergraduate and Master's students.
• Engage in scholarly activity through publications and seminars.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teaching experience

Specialist knowledge in astrophysics

Pastoral support

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, or related field

Job description

Overview

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Lecturer - Teaching and Scholarship
The School of Physics & Astronomy, Cardiff University.

The School seeks a talented and highly motivated academic to support the planning and delivery of the School’s postgraduate taught (MSc) provision. The School offers six internationally recognised postgraduate taught programmes in physics and astrophysics, including MSc Physics, MSc Astrophysics, MSc Data-Intensive Physics, MSc Data-Intensive Astrophysics (part-hosted by the School of Computer Science), MSc Gravitational Wave Physics, and MSc Compound Semiconductor Physics. The successful candidate will help build and adapt our postgraduate teaching provision while ensuring an excellent educational experience for students.

You will have a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Engineering or a closely related subject from a leading university, or equivalent industrial or pedagogical experience. You will be an excellent communicator and teacher and have demonstrated the ability to effectively plan and teach at university level.

Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, and supporting statements on your teaching philosophy and experience, demonstrating how the essential criteria are met. The appointment is full time, available immediately and is fixed term for one year.

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6).

For more information please contact: Dr Amy Morreau ([e-mail]) or Professor Paul Roche ([e-mail]). For information about working at Cardiff University, contact [e-mail].

Important note to candidates: The University uses the person specification for short-listing and invites interview only for candidates who clearly evidence that they meet (or partially meet) each essential criterion. You will be asked to attach a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria, saving it with the vacancy number in the filename (e.g., 20856BR). When attaching the statement, name it with the vacancy reference number (20856BR).

Date advert posted: Thursday, 25 September 2025
Closing date: Thursday, 9 October 2025

Cardiff University and the School of Physics and Astronomy promote equality and diversity. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and strongly encourage female applicants and underrepresented groups. The School holds a Juno Practitioner accreditation and the University supports a flexible, responsive framework to help staff manage work and personal commitments. Applications are welcome from both part-time and full-time applicants.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). More information is available at: Responsible research assessment – research – Cardiff University. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh-language applications will not be treated less favourably than English-language ones. We welcome Welsh-language applications.

Job Description

Main function

Undertake a full teaching load, including the development, delivery and evaluation of modules/programmes within the undergraduate and postgraduate taught (MSc) provision within the School. Supervise students and undertake appropriate administrative duties. Pursue excellence in teaching and inspire others to do the same.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Design and deliver teaching programmes for courses and contribute to module development as part of a module team
• Inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor/module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and providing constructive feedback
• Supervise the work of students including Undergraduate and Master’s students and the co-supervision of PGRs
• Provide pastoral care as a Personal Tutor and offer support and guidance to students, building trust

Scholarship

• Contribute to scholarship through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic/professional fora and disseminate results
• Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and other outputs that advance knowledge
• Collaborate interdisciplinarily within and beyond the university community
• Carry out other forms of scholarship including work with examinations (setting and marking papers), administration and committee participation

Other

• Engage with industrial, commercial, and public sector organisations to raise the School’s profile and pursue collaborations
• Undertake personal and professional development to enhance performance
• Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on development
• Participate in School administration and promote the School externally
• Any other duties consistent with the role

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

• Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject or relevant industrial experience

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level, specifically related to MSc Astrophysics modules
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge in astrophysics (formation/evolution of stars, interstellar medium, galaxies, cosmology and/or exoplanets) and/or gravitational wave physics (general relativity and/or observational aspects)
• Ability to design, deliver and develop modules across teaching programmes

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working

• Excellent communication skills to present complex ideas clearly
• Ability to provide pastoral support and act as a personal tutor

Other

• Proven creativity, innovation and teamwork

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant professional qualification(s) such as AdvanceHE Associate Fellowship or Fellowship, or a postgraduate teaching qualification
• Evidence of collaborations with industry
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to adapt to changing HE requirements
• Ability to participate in internal/external networks to enhance teaching and research
• Willingness to take responsibility for academically-related administration
• Ability to speak Welsh is an advantage

Salary
Min: £41,064
Max: £46,049

Job Category Academic - Teaching & Scholarship

Grade Grade 6