TEACHING FELLOW - WELSH

Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe; Radom; On-site; PLN 166,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Wales is seeking a Teaching Fellow to join their Cymraeg subject team. This position involves teaching modules focused on the Welsh language and its literature to undergraduate students. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching and fluency in Welsh, contributing to an enriching student experience and participating in academic support activities.

Qualifications

• Passionate and enthusiastic about teaching Welsh and its literature.
• A broad knowledge of the discipline is required.
• Specialisation may include Welsh history, translation, etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present seminar content.
• Give formative feedback to students.
• Assess and provide feedback on coursework.

Skills

Passion for teaching Welsh

Knowledge of Welsh literature

Fluency in Welsh

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Number SU01229 Contract Type Permanent Salary £34,132 to £38,249 per annum Working Pattern Full Time Faculty/Directorate Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Location Singleton Campus, Swansea Closing Date 17 Oct 2025 Interview Date 6 Nov 2025

Informal Enquiries: Dr Gwennan Higham [e-mail], Professor Richard Thomas [e-mail]

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 position from 1st January 2026. This Teaching Fellow position is an opportunity to join the Cymraeg subject team at Swansea University, contributing to its exciting and innovative Cymraeg BA degree programmes. The position will involve teaching a variety of modules to undergraduate students with different linguistic abilities, contributing to First Language and Second Language degrees.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate and enthusiastic about teaching Welsh as a language, its literature and related cultural studies. The successful candidate will require a broad knowledge of the discipline in order to contribute to a wide variety of modules but may specialise in one or more of the following aspects: Welsh literature, language (grammar and/or language acquisition), Welsh law and language policy, translation, Welsh history, sociolinguistics, Professional Welsh and/or education.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting seminar content
• Giving formative feedback
• Assessing coursework
• Participating in activities to offer academic support e.g. office hours and review sessions

The Teaching Fellow will support students' written and spoken Welsh development through seminars with small groups, workshops and one-to-one sessions. They will work closely with the teaching team to ensure that students receive an unparalleled learning experience. In addition, the post holder is expected to contribute to recruitment efforts and perform administrative roles for the subject.

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 3 - Fluently. The role holder will be able to conduct a fluent conversation in Welsh on a work-related matter and write original Welsh material with confidence.

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.