The Role
The University wishes to appoint a lecturer for a fixed term to teach Breton through the medium of Welsh. The successful candidate will have a sound grasp of written and spoken Breton and Welsh, be able to teach language at university level, and work both independently and as part of a team. This teaching and scholarship post will not require research output or formally contribute to the Department’s research profile.
The Department’s teaching portfolio in Welsh and Celtic Studies covers a broad historical and cultural range. The successful candidate will join a department that emphasises first‑class research and will have opportunities to collaborate with academics across linguistic and literary fields to enrich teaching and research profiles.
This is a fixed‑term appointment of 9 months, to commence on 21 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of Department, Dr Rhianedd Jewell (rmj15@aber.ac.uk); appointments are normally made within 4‑8 weeks of the closing date.
What you’ll do
* Plan, manage and deliver excellent teaching using appropriate materials and methods.
* Prepare, teach and coordinate Welsh‑medium undergraduate modules within the Breton curriculum, maintain the Blackboard presence of the modules, and report on student attendance and related matters.
* Assess students’ work in accordance with university assessment and feedback policies, including online marking.
* Provide feedback to the Head of Department or others regarding provision in relevant areas.
* Provide pastoral support to students on relevant degree schemes and modules.
* Support the Department’s marketing campaigns to promote its courses.
* Contribute to general administration of the Department or School as assigned by the Head of Department.
* Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
* Commit to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, understanding how it operates within the post’s responsibilities.
* Commit to personal and staff development through the University’s effective contribution scheme.
* Carry out any other reasonable duty corresponding to the grade of this post.
Essential Qualifications
* A good Honours degree in a relevant subject.
* Ability to teach Breton to beginners through the medium of Welsh at undergraduate level.
* Ability to use IT for administrative and educational purposes.
* Commitment to providing an excellent student experience and use of innovative teaching techniques.
* Ability to offer pastoral support to students.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
* A keen interest and enthusiasm for the subject.
* Willingness to take responsibility for professional development.
* Good organisational and time‑management skills.
* Good written and oral skills in both Breton and Welsh.
* Oral (spoken) and written Breton Level B1.
* Oral and written Welsh C1.
Desirable Qualifications
* Appropriate teaching qualification.
* Experience of teaching a language.
* Experience of teaching in a higher‑education environment.
* Knowledge of how Blackboard works.
* More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found here: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/application-faqs/
How to apply
Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. The University will consider applications from individuals seeking full‑time, part‑time, job share, or term‑time‑only working arrangements and will treat all applications equally.
Benefits
* Flexible working policy
* 36.5‑hour week for full‑time roles
* Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
* Commitment to professional development
* Enhanced contribution to workplace pension schemes
* Staff recognition and reward schemes
* Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
* Staff relocation bursary
* Maternity, paternity, parental, and adoption leave
* Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus
Equal Opportunities Statement
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and those that are currently under‑represented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates. We are a bilingual institution that complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to equal opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English, and any application submitted will be treated equally.
Employment Visa
Under the UK Government’s points‑based system, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University for a Skilled Worker Route.
Contact
Human Resources, Aberystwyth University
Visulisation Centre, Penglais Campus, Ceredigion, SY23 3BF
Tel: (01970) 628555
Email: hr@aber.ac.uk
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