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Lecturer in Environmental Design (Product Design)

Swansea

Job Ref
51744
Location
Swansea
Salary
Grade 7 / £41,064 - £47,389 per annum

ABOUT US-
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.
UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.

Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:
• 1st in Wales and 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)

Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.

-THE ROLE –
This a unique and exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified person with a background in Art & Design, and preferably in Product Design to join team of academic staff providing teaching and learning at our partner institutions in China. Initially located in Lanzhou, but with the expectation to teach at any of our three partner institutions in China (Lanzhou University; Fujan Jiangxia University and Wuhan University of Technology), you will be required to produce a range of modules within the subject area of Art and Design. You will spend a significant proportion of your work time in China, up to a maximum of 18 weeks per semester – where all teaching will be delivered in English. These periods are subject to Chinese visa regulations and entry into China for the purposes of undertaking the full role requirements.

Work will also be required in the UK and this can be a blend of online and face to face.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
- Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
- For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
- This post may be eligible for sponsorship

Closing date: 12th August 2026
Interview date: Interviews will take place on 21st August 2026

Function
Academic
Status
Full Time
Type
Fixed Term Contract
Hours
37

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Senior Lecturer in Law

Swansea

Job Ref
51748
Location
Swansea
Salary
£48,822 to £58,225 per annum

Senior Lecturer in Law
Swansea Campus based, but will be required to work across all campuses and other locations
£48,822 - £58,225 per annum

- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.
UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.
Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience and have been awarded 1st in Wales and 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)
Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.

We are now looking primarily for a Senior Lecturer in Law to lead our team on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE –

The Senior Lecturer in Law will be located within the Institute of Management and Health. You will be under the line management of the Academic Director and will be expected to take operational direction of a Programme (or Programmes) of Study at undergraduate and / or postgraduate level.

You will be primarily concerned with learning and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and contributing to the Law programmes in the Swansea Law School, which are underpinned by a professional focus on Law and monitoring and evaluation of the programme(s), including offering academic leadership, support and guidance to a limited number of staff. You will be expected to manage the programmes, contribute to teaching and learning related to Law, although will also contribute to the wider Law and Criminology portfolio.

You will deliver teaching in a variety of different learning environments and use a variety of teaching styles and approaches, including all levels of undergraduate study and, where appropriate, postgraduate study. You will offer both academic and pastoral feedback and support to students to the highest professional standards and with regard to the ongoing enhancement of the student experience.

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
- Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
- For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
- This role may be eligible for sponsorship subject to Home Office salary threshold requirements https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job (grade 5 and above)
- This application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your application and supporting statement.
- You will be asked to confirm if you are applying for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer or both.

Note your correspondence language will be determined by the language you apply in. To apply in Welsh, please click ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of the screen.

Closing date: 10/08/2026

Function
Academic
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
37

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Lecturer in Counselling

Swansea or Carmarthen

Job Ref
51745
Location
Swansea or Carmarthen
Salary
Grade 7 / £41, 064 - £47,389 per annum

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.
UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.
Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:
• 1st in Wales and 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)

Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.
- THE ROLE –
The post of Lecturer in Counselling will be located within the Academic Discipline of Psychology and Counselling. The post-holder will be under the line management of the Academic Director but will be expected to contribute to programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level across the discipline (and wider Institute where appropriate).

The primary role of the post holder will be to devise and deliver a range of teaching and assessment materials covering several counselling modules, and to contribute to programme development and assessment. The post holder will offer both academic and pastoral feedback and support to a diverse range of learners to the highest professional standards and with regard to the ongoing enhancement of the student experience. The postholder will make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Academic Discipline that may cover areas such as research supervision, student recruitment, marketing activities, research seminars and workshops, staff training and professional development.

Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
- Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
- For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
- This post may be eligible for sponsorship
- This application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your application and supporting statement.

Closing date: 06th August 2026

Function
Academic
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
37.00

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Operations

Site Operative

Carmarthen

Job Ref
51749
Location
Carmarthen
Salary
£24,215 to £26,093 per annum*

Site Operative
Grade 3 / £24,215 to £26,093 per annum, UWTSD is proud to be an Accredited Living Wage Employer. The Voluntary Living Wage (VLW) rate is £13.45 per hour. We will apply an adjustment to the rate of pay for this role to increase it to £28,031 per annum.
37 hours per week, working a Rota basis covering 24/7

- THE ROLE -

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the security of UWTSD premises and the environment. In addition, depending on Rota and need, they will be expected to carry out caretaking duties, portering, and minor maintenance, as well as other general duties required by the role. General caretaking duties such as shifting furniture and packages, litter picking, leaf clearance and maintaining the general cleanliness of the University environment will also be an integral part of the role. The post holder will be required to travel between University location.

The physical nature of the role requires the post holder to possess the ability to lift and carry heavy loads and to be on foot for large parts of the working day. The post holder will be expected to work on a Rota system across 7 days per week, to include bank holidays and University Closure Days, required in order to respond to the demands of the service.

Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
- Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
- For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
- This post is not eligible for sponsorship
- This application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your application and supporting statement

Closing date: 10/08/2026

Function
Operations
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
37 hours per week, working a Rota basis covering 24/7

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