Lecturer in Health and Social Care

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- 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. 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 Lecturer in Health and Social Care is expected to design, develop and 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.

The post holder will be required to devise a range of teaching and assessment materials, covering several modules and subject areas within Health and Social Care, including Psychology, Public Health Policy and Physiology. They may be required to lead on programmes and modules.

The post holder 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. The post holder will undertake scholarship, research, training or project work, either individually or within a team, to ensure ongoing professional development and to enhance the profile of the Academic Discipline, Institute and University.

Main duties will include:
• Offer teaching and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level of study
• Offer teaching in a variety of learning settings, from seminar and small group tutorials, to large lectures, workshops or placements, using appropriate and engaging teaching styles
• Design and develop teaching materials, assessment methods and criteria, for individual modules or modules within a specific subject area, with a clear awareness and understanding of relevant quality assurance requirements
• Supervise the work of students in a timely, professional and supportive manner, providing necessary advice
• Offer appropriate advice, feedback, support, and encouragement to students, in both an academic and personal tutor role, to ensure a high-quality student experience
• Undertake relevant scholarly and research activity
• Engage in continuing professional development and enhancement

- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
• A Masters qualification in Health and Social Care
• Relevant experience in teaching, delivery, assessment, and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the health and social care subject area
• Experience in the design and development of module content
• Evidence of good organisational and personal management skills
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
• IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources
• Evidence of the ability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines

Please see the job description for the full list of duties, as well as all the essential and desirable requirements.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

For information on our staff benefits, please see: 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

Closing date: 14th October 2025, at 11:59pm