University Teacher

Overview

The School of Education at the University of Sheffield is seeking to appoint an innovative and forward‐thinking University Teacher on a fixed‑term contract. The role focuses on coordinating, designing, and delivering teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the BA/BSc in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, BA Social Sciences and MA Social Research.

• Design teaching programmes for modules, including identifying learning objectives, selecting curricula, teaching methods, resources, and study material.
• Deliver teaching courses, preparing assessment briefs and materials, communicating subject matter and encouraging critical discourse.
• Coordinate team teaching, liaising with academic staff and/or graduate teaching assistants to ensure modules complement each other.
• Engage in critically reflective teaching to enhance the design and delivery of the School's programmes.
• Conduct course evaluation, facilitate student feedback, reflect on personal teaching and implement improvement ideas.
• Provide pastoral support for students, acting as academic tutor.
• Generate scholarly work and innovate in teaching and administration.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students for dissertations and other assessments.
• Contribute to the life of the School of Education and wider University through administrative responsibilities and committee membership when appropriate.
• Make ethical decisions and embed the University's sustainability strategy into work activities wherever possible.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

• PhD (or equivalent relevant experience) in a relevant social sciences subject.
• Significant knowledge and expertise in quantitative or qualitative research methods aligned to social sciences or Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
• Proven teaching ability in higher education, ideally with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Ability to use online teaching environments such as Blackboard.
• Ability to supervise students in independent research projects.
• Ability to assess and organise resources, and plan and progress work activities.
• Ability to work both within a team and independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to undertake complex administrative duties, and a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Knowledge and expertise in specific statistical programmes such as R or Stata.

• Minimum 41 days annual leave (pro‑rated) including bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for certain roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, dining, and travel.
• Staff networks that provide social interaction, peer support and personal development opportunities.
• Recognition Awards for outstanding contributions.
• Commitment to staff development with learning and mentoring schemes integrated into the Academic Career Pathways.
• Family‑friendly policies: paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies, menopause support, paid time off and support for fertility treatment.

Grade:
8. Salary: £48,822‑£58,225 per annum. Work arrangement:
Full time (35 hours). Duration: 24/8/2026 – 30/6/2027. Direct reports:
None.