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.
Main duties and responsibilities
- 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.
Essential Requirements
- 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.
Desirable Requirements
- Knowledge and expertise in specific statistical programmes such as R or Stata.
Benefits
- 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.
Contract Information
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.
