Jobs at Cardiff Metropolitan | Academic

Associate Tutor in Technologies (2526414)

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.

The opportunity

We are seeking to recruit exceptional, suitably qualified Associate Tutors who are available to teach in the areas below on an occasional or sessional basis. All topics will cover material ranging from level 3 to level 7 and includes delivery in practical lab-based sessions. It is essential that you have a significant grasp of the academic and/or professional nature of their subject and can communicate this with clarity, academic rigour and enthusiasm.

Cyber Security

We are looking for Associate Tutors who can support modules in Information Security, Networks & Security, and Cyber Security & Cryptography. Key topics include network configuration and security, firewalls and VPNs, and cryptographic techniques. You should have strong knowledge and understanding of networking (TCP/IP, routing), cybersecurity principles, and cryptography, along with hands-on experience using tools such as Packet Tracer, Wireshark, or Kali Linux.

Data Science

We are looking for Associate Tutors who can support modules in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. You should have knowledge and understanding to support machine learning, database management and python programming.

Engineering

We are looking for Associate Tutors who can support modules in Electrical & Electronics and Robotics Engineering. For Electrical & Electronic Engineering, key topics include Signals, Communications and Digital Signal Processing, Electromagnetics and High-Frequency Engineering, Power Energy & Infrastructure, Embedded and Connect Systems. For Robotics Engineering, key topics include robotics and autonomous systems, control and intelligent systems and sensing and mechatronic systems.

Software Engineering

We are looking for Associate Tutors who can support modules across Software Engineering. Key topics include Programming (including experience with C++), Architectures & Operating Systems, Object Oriented System Design, Parallel & Distributed Systems, Mobile & Web Technologies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and apply appropriate teaching techniques and material, which potentially creates interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.
To obtain and be familiar with relevant course documents which give information related to the aims and operation of the course, including the syllabus, methods of assessment, preferred teaching methods, information needed by students, course dates and times, etc.
To liaise with members of the programme team, as appropriate, in order to understand requirements, coordinate plans and administrative actions and to discuss changes.
To prepare effective course material which will fulfil the aims of the course, including enhancement of the learning experience through a student-centred approach.
To attend and deliver sessions as agreed, lecturing, leading discussions, and otherwise providing guidance and advice and promoting learning, as required.
To prepare and mark, as required, any related written work, studio work, class work and examination papers, within the appropriate assessment procedures.
To provide constructive and timely feedback to students on their progress.
To keep such records of assessment and attendance as the University requires.
To observe class opening and closing times strictly.
To ensure that the Programme Director/Leader and the class are informed of their absence, where this is unavoidable, as far in advance as possible.
To provide, where appropriate, a course/work plan, set of objectives and reading lists to students.

What we are looking for

A good honours degree and/or equivalent professional qualification.
Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy’s Professional Recognition scheme.
A good level of knowledge relevant to the subject and professional area.
Evidence of undertaking continuous professional development (CPD).
A sound understanding of pedagogy.
A broad understanding of subject area.
Ability to design teaching and learning material.
Ability to employ appropriate assessment methods.
Ability to undertake administrative duties in an accurate and timely fashion.
Ability to plan workloads.
Ability to identify areas for improvement and to use initiative and problem-solving skills to improve performance.
Ability to communicate and disseminate complex and conceptual ideas in a variety of ways – presentations, reports, learning materials.
Ability to develop productive working relationships as part of a professional team.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.

To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

Please note that due to the nature of these roles, the successful candidate will be expected to attend campus to undertake duties.

Contact Us

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact the appropriate Head of Department for your area of interest:

Cyber Security: Dr Abdelrahman Abuarqoub at AAbuarqoub@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Data Science: Dr Angesh Anupam at AAnupam@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Engineering: Dr Shadan Khan Khattak at SKhattak@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Software Engineering: Stuart McNeil at SMcNeil@cardiffmet.ac.uk

All applications must be submitted online.

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Closing Date: 26 May 2026

School/Unit: Academic

Salary: £46,049 to £51,753 £47.74 per session plus 18% holiday pay

Lecturer Teacher Education and Professional Learning (2526370)

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Principal duties and responsibilities

You will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our taught portfolio contributing to ITE programmes and other areas of our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience.

Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level.

Fractional contracts (e.g. 2 X 0.5) will be considered.

What we are looking for

An in-depth knowledge of specialist subject and professional area.
An in-depth understanding of pedagogy.
An in-depth understanding of research/enterprise and scholarly activity.
Ability to design, develop and deliver a range of programmes at various levels.
Ability to review programme design on a regular basis to ensure compliance with quality standards and academic regulations and to make alterations where appropriate.
Ability to contribute to the achievement of the School Development Plan and the institutions strategic planning processes.
Ability to develop research objectives, prepare proposals, carry out independent research, referee and contribute to peer assessment.
Ability to identify opportunities for strategic development/improvement e.g. research projects, new courses, consultancy.
Ability to identify (through the analysis of appropriate management information) areas requiring improved performance e.g. student numbers, student satisfaction.
Experience of HE teaching or equivalent.
Experience of providing academic leadership and first line support/mentoring for other colleagues.
Experience of engaging in pedagogic and practitioner research.
A good honours degree.
Doctoral qualification or equivalent professional experience.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. An established or promising research profile and very good teaching experience on relevant programmes is essential.

To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

Contact us

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact either of our Directors of Initial Teacher Education; Anna Bryant (anbryant@cardiffmet.ac.uk) or Charlotte O’Leary (coleary@cardiffmet.ac.uk).

All applications must be submitted online.

Closing Date: 26 May 2026

School/Unit: Academic

Salary: £46,049 to £51,753 per annum
Fixed term until 12/11/2027

Lecturer in Project Management (2526298)

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Cardiff School of Management (CSM) is one of five schools at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based on the Llandaff Campus and in our state-of-the-art facility near to the heart of the capital city we offer a wide range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level and play a central role in delivering the ambitions of the University’s Strategic Plan (Strategy 2030).

CSM is an ambitious, accredited provider of Business and Management education. State-of-the-art facilities on the Llandaff Campus provide an encouraging and creative learning environment, showcasing the School as a leading centre in the UK for Accounting, Economics and Finance; Business, Management and Law; Marketing and Strategy; and Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management.

In 2024, the School became the first University in Wales and just the third in the UK to receive the Business School Impact System (BSIS) label from the European Foundation for Management Development for the positive economic impact the School has on the Cardiff Capital Region.

The School is proud of the role it plays in delivering programmes around the world. With around 10,000 students studying management programmes at our international TNE partners, the School makes a positive difference to the life chances of students and communities around the globe.

The Marketing and Strategy Department in the Cardiff School of Management is seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic academic at the Lecturer level in Project Management. A key component of the successful applicant’s role will be to work with the project management team and to support new areas of interest and new curriculum developments including, modelling simulation and optimisation (MSO); a degree apprenticeship in project management; and digital/data analytics.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

You will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our taught portfolio contributing to the delivery of the MSc Project Management and other areas of our core curriculum, including the MBA, depending on your areas of expertise and experience. It would be an advantage if you have experience to support potential new areas of curriculum development.

Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also make a significant contribution to graduate outcomes, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level.

You will be expected to contribute to the research profile of the department and to meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework.

What we are looking for

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. An established or promising research profile in the field of Project Management or related area, and teaching experience on relevant programmes is essential.

To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

A good level of knowledge relevant to the subject and professional area.
A sound understanding of pedagogy.
A sound understanding of research/innovation and scholarly activity.
Ability to develop teaching and/or research programmes and the provision of learning support.
Ability to design teaching and learning material and employ appropriate assessment methods.
Ability to identify areas for improvement and to use initiative and problem-solving skills to improve performance.
Ability to communicate and disseminate complex and conceptual ideas in a variety of ways – presentations at conferences, reports on findings, publications, feedback etc.
Experience of HE teaching or equivalent.
Experience of providing academic leadership and first line support/mentoring for other colleagues.
A good honours degree and a Doctoral qualification.
Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy’s Professional Recognition scheme, within agreed timescales (as soon as is practicably possible and definitely within three years of commencement of employment).

Contact us
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Professor Niki Bolton, Head of Department Marketing and Strategy, at njbolton@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

All applications must be submitted online.

Closing Date: 03 Jun 2026

School/Unit: Academic

Salary: £46,049 to £51,753 per annum
Permanent