Lecturer in Policing and Criminology (WELSH)
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,497.00 to £46,735.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | R5277 |
Summary
USW are proud to support and promote the Welsh language as part of our courses in Policing and Criminology. Applications are invited from fluent Welsh speakers who can contribute to the delivery and support of students studying Policing and Criminology modules through the medium of Welsh at our Treforest Campus. This is an ideal opportunity for inspiring and motivated individuals with relevant experience and knowledge of contemporary issues within policing, crime, security and justice. This position is based at Pontypridd but will require the successful candidate to operate online as well as on campus, with the flexibility to work remotely at times when needed and to travel to take part in student events and promotional activities in schools and colleges. The successful candidate must be a fluent Welsh speaker and be able to write to a very good standard in Welsh to support our students.
The position will see the successful candidate joining an established team that is always keen to innovate and develop challenge-based learning opportunities for students. The successful candidate should be highly motivated to contribute to an excellent student experience including high quality pastoral care to support students’ health and wellbeing during their studies with us through the medium of Welsh.
This post is for a fixed term of 12 months and is fractional (0.4) equating to 2 days a week on average.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Helen.Martin@southwales.ac.uk
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USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
The position will see the successful candidate joining an established team that is always keen to innovate and develop challenge-based learning opportunities for students. The successful candidate should be highly motivated to contribute to an excellent student experience including high quality pastoral care to support students’ health and wellbeing during their studies with us through the medium of Welsh.
This post is for a fixed term of 12 months and is fractional (0.4) equating to 2 days a week on average.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Helen.Martin@southwales.ac.uk
Discover the advantages of working for USW: https://tinyurl.com/WorkatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
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