Teaching Associate

Overview

The School of English wishes to appoint a Teaching Associate at 50% for a fixed‑term period from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2028. This is an opportunity for a scholar with excellent teaching ability to join one of the leading English Schools in the United Kingdom.

• Teach, deliver seminars and mark on undergraduate modules including Contemporary Literature at Level 1 and Romantics, Victorians, Moderns at Level 2.
• Contribute to the postgraduate module "Memory and Trauma in Contemporary Literature" if required.
• Plan and prioritise own daily work and monitor the work of students on a daily basis.
• Undertake assessment for courses, including marking and providing written/oral feedback.
• Undertake module evaluation, including facilitating student feedback, reflecting on own teaching design and delivery and implementing ideas for improving performance.
• Carry out a pastoral role for students; refer them to the appropriate authority if necessary.
• Engage in teaching that enhances the design and delivery of the school’s existing undergraduate programmes.
• Participate in the administrative processes of the School including committee membership and quality assurance procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the School and with the English Language Teaching Centre, actively participate in School committees to contribute to teaching/learning policy.
• Deal with reactive requests relating to teaching, student support and administrative tasks on a daily basis.
• Make a full and active contribution to the principles of the ‘Sheffield Academic’ including excellence in teaching and research.
• Encourage ethical decisions in role, embedding sustainability wherever possible.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

• Have (or be close to completing) a PhD in Romantic, Victorian or Contemporary Literature, or a cognate area.
• Proven teaching ability, ideally with a teaching qualification.
• Evidence of a commitment to enhancing students’ learning experience.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own daily work and to forward plan.
• Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles and practices.
• Experience of supervising dissertations for undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to undertake administrative duties.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, students and others throughout the University and beyond.

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (e.g., Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• Commitment to development with access to learning and mentoring schemes, integrated with Academic Career Pathways.
• Family‑friendly policies: paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies, support for menopause and fertility treatment.

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