Teaching Fellow in Psychology

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The Role

We are seeking a self-motivated and committed Teaching Fellow in Psychology to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching portfolio, including areas such as research methods, health and wellbeing, and environmental psychology. This fixed-term post is to provide teaching cover during a funded academic secondment and is available for up to 0.4 FTE from 4 January 2027 to 31 August 2027.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and supportive academic community within the School of Psychology, part of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. The postholder will contribute to teaching and learning in various settings, including (but not limited to) small tutorial groups, seminars, workshops, and practical classes. Responsibilities may also include marking student work, developing and updating teaching materials, designing and marking assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback, responding to student enquiries, and participating in meetings with staff and students as required. In addition, the Teaching Fellow may be involved in recruitment, outreach, and other student-facing support activities.

This role would suit a current PhD candidate or graduate with teaching experience. While the post is available at 0.4 FTE, we are open to appointing more than one candidate on a fractional basis, up to the combined FTE. Swansea University is dedicated to providing an excellent student experience. We are looking for individuals with a passion for education who are committed to innovative, student-centred teaching.

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 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

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.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a covering letter outlining their teaching experience and availability, along with a CV. Please also indicate whether you are applying for the full 0.4 FTE post or a smaller fractional appointment.

Closing Date: 11 Nov 2026

Interview Date: 20 Nov 2026

Informal Enquiries: Andrew Kemp a.h.kemp@swansea.ac.uk

£34,610 to £38,784 per annum