Senior Lecturer Hospitality & Tourism Management

Senior Lecturer Hospitality & Tourism Management
Swansea (but will be required to work across all campuses and other locations)
£46,974 - to £56,021 per annum
- ABOUT US -
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud of our dedicated and talented employees, and we work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), and 21st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2023).
We are now looking for a Senior Lecturer Hospitality & Tourism Management to join our team on a full time, Permanent basis working 37 hours per week.

• THE ROLE –

You will be under the line management of the Academic Director and will be expected to take operational direction of a specified undergraduate programme within the Hospitality & Tourism Management discipline area. In this capacity, you will be responsible for the teaching, assessment, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the programme, including offering academic leadership, support and guidance to a number of staff. You will also have responsibility for the enhancement of the student experience and ensuring the programme operates within a QA framework and in line with University policies and procedures. You will offer teaching and instruction up to and including undergraduate supervision (Level 6). You will be expected to undertake scholarship, research, training and/or project work, individually or as part of a network, and will actively seek out funding opportunities, knowledge transfer, external engagement and collaboration, and professional recognition. You will hold a significant leadership role within the Academic Discipline and make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Academic Discipline and Institute.
Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.
- ABOUT YOU -
To be considered as a Senior Lecturer Hospitality & Tourism Management, you will need:

• An undergraduate degree which relates to the discipline subject areas.
• A Master’s degree related to the discipline subject areas.
• A teaching qualification
• Relevant professional experience within the programmes potential employment sector.
• Demonstrable experience of level leadership either existing or previously (recent) up to Programme Management.
• Evidence of the design, development and implementation of curriculum content across a range of modules or programmes of study including experience of developing and delivering modules at levels 4,5, and 6 including within an online context.
• Evidence of undertaking a significant administrative role or position within an Academic Discipline, Institute or University which includes experience of academic programme validation and revalidation review.
• Ability to support a diverse community of students learning at a distance, and face to face, including experience of working with mature learners from a variety of professional fields
• Broad experience in delivering via innovative teaching methods, assessment and student support at undergraduate level, with a willingness to teach on campus ( or other locations) by video-link, VLE, e-mail or MS Teams delivery
• Demonstrate up to date subject knowledge in the discipline and having an active research area relevant to the discipline.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to leading a team and fostering an effective team ethos.

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Senior Fellowship of the HEA
• Programme Management of an online programme.
• Proven track record of successful leadership at one or more levels of study at undergraduate level within the discipline specialism.
• Experience of working with a network of organisations and individuals especially related to student placement opportunities.
• Evidence of commitment to exploring external funding opportunities, awards or grants or possible commercial opportunities
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.

- - BENEFITS –

• Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Competitive pay and pay progression
• Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
• Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV.
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: 30 January 2024, 11:59pm