University Teacher in Environmental Science in Sheffield

We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher to support the School of Geography and Planning in delivering its environmental science programmes, including our BSc in Environmental Science, MSc in Environmental Science and Data. You will be a creative and inspirational teacher, with teaching experience, a background in environmental science, and an ability to lead, develop and deliver teaching for a diverse cohort of students on undergraduate and postgraduate environmental science modules, including dissertations. The School of Geography and Planning is globally recognised for its excellence in education, research, and knowledge exchange. We are committed to supporting the candidate to develop their profile of scholarship through collaboration with colleagues in the School, wider Faculty and University.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Design teaching programmes for modules, identifying learning objectives and selecting appropriate curricula; selecting teaching methods, techniques, resources and reading; determining, designing and producing study material; planning module delivery and planning for contingencies.
• Lead, co‑coordinate, support and contribute to the teaching team as a team co‑ordinator or member.
• Deliver teaching modules, communicating subject matter and encouraging critical discourse to develop rational thinking; observing and reacting to student interventions; giving appropriate academic advice.
• Carry out assessment for modules, designing assessment instruments and criteria; marking assessments, ensuring adequate moderation; providing written/oral feedback; liaising with external examiners in connection with the approval of assessments, marking criteria, marked scripts and final marks; attending exam boards; and collating and providing final assessments of students.
• Carry out module and overall course evaluation, including facilitating student feedback; reflecting on own teaching design and delivery; and implementing ideas for improving own performance.
• Participate in the administrative processes of the School, including committee membership and quality assurance procedures as required.
• Make a full and active contribution to the principles of the Sheffield Academic, including the achievement of excellence in teaching and scholarly pursuits.
• Act as an academic tutor.
• Supervise Undergraduate and Masters projects and dissertations.
• Ensure digital accessibility of teaching materials by ensuring that content, activities and all their components are accessible to all, in order to remove barriers to learning.
• Keep in touch with developments in practice in your area of expertise.
• Plan and prioritise your own daily teaching and administrative tasks along with participating in longer term planning through contribution to policy development.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification:

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Essential criteria:

• A PhD, or working towards a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject area.
• Appropriate knowledge of Environmental Science.
• Evidence of teaching Environmental Science.
• Experience of designing and delivering teaching as part of taught modules.
• Demonstrable potential to contribute to and enhance the School's existing portfolio of modules.
• Ability to effectively deliver research results to an undergraduate or masters student audience.
• Ability to work to and meet deadlines.
• An understanding of equality, diversity & inclusion principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, students and others in the University and beyond.
• An ability to contribute to fieldwork and technical training (e.g., laboratory work, GIS/ Remote Sensing, geospatial programming and analysis).

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Further Information:

Grade: 8
Duration: 01/09/2026 - 12/06/2027
Working pattern: Full time (35 hours per week)
Line manager: Professor of Geography
Direct reports: N/A

Equal opportunities and diversity:

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

What we offer:

• 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.
• Generous pension scheme.
• 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.
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies.
• Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies.
• Support for those going through menopause.
• Paid time off and support for fertility treatment.
• And more.