Lecturer in Structural Engineering

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working for some roles

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts and staff benefits

Staff networks

Job summary

University of Sheffield in Sheffield is seeking a Lecturer in Structural Engineering to lead 2nd year module delivery and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The role focuses on teaching design, assessment and student support with a strong emphasis on research-led practice.

You will contribute to curriculum development, maintain professional development, and engage with external partners and committees to advance the School’s teaching strategy.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Ability to design and deliver high-quality, research led, teaching programmes to ensure effective learning.
• Ability to critically review and assess existing teaching programmes and own teaching practice in order to bring about positive change.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with a high degree of personal effectiveness.
• Ability to foster effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally (academia, professions and industry).
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• A Proven teaching ability – ideally with a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high-quality teaching practice through the effective design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of research-led teaching programmes to enable effective learning.
• Contribute to the design and development of programmes of study that are accessible, inclusive and contribute to the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy.
• Demonstrate continuing professional development in teaching by developing and implementing ideas for improving own teaching design, delivery and assessment, in order to build pedagogic knowledge and demonstrate impact.
• Actively contribute to the collective vision, mission and values of the University through individual action and inclusive, collaborative working.
• Contribute to the life of the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, the Faculty of Engineering and the wider University community through administration responsibilities and committee membership, as required.
• Participate in and develop links with external contacts (within academic, professions or with industry) to foster collaboration, at a regional and national level.
• Be actively involved in professional activities such as refereeing papers, editing journals, refereeing research grants, external examining, organising conferences, committee membership and involvement with professional bodies.
• Plan and prioritise your own work.
• As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Structural Engineering

Posting Start Date: 10/09/2026

Job Id: 3023

School/Department: Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Closing Date: 09/10/2026

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

The School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MAC) at the University of Sheffield is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic to strengthen its internationally recognised teaching in Structural Engineering. Structural Engineering is one of our main threads in our taught courses in Civil and Structural Engineering and we are seeking someone who can support our students as they learn to address major societal and global challenges.

The successful candidate will take ownership of 10 credits of the 2nd year undergraduate module “Structural Engineering Design and Appraisal”, delivering teaching and assessment whilst ensuring student learning is supported through in-person sessions, timely feedback, and online Q&A facilities. This module covers The theories and concepts of analysis and design of structural elements for the most commonly used structural materials, with a particular focus on concrete design in this par. These are discussed along with the more prescriptive design rules included in the relevant Eurocodes.

You will also work as part of the team to support other taught modules in the Structural Engineering discipline. This will include supporting and delivering teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

There will be flexibility to reduce the time commitment with adjusted pro rata pay and duties.

Main duties and responsibilities

Demonstrate high-quality teaching practice through the effective design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of research-led teaching programmes to enable effective learning. This includes identifying learning objectives, selecting appropriate curricula, teaching methods, and resources, and determining, designing and producing appropriate study material. You will also prepare and implement student assessments, ensuring effective moderation and timely feedback.

Contribute to the design and development of programmes of study that are accessible, inclusive and contribute to the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy. This includes developing, revising and updating programme content and delivery, and ensuring compliance with quality standards, regulations and accreditation requirements.

Demonstrate continuing professional development in teaching by developing and implementing ideas for improving own teaching design, delivery and assessment, in order to build pedagogic knowledge and demonstrate impact.

Actively contribute to the collective vision, mission and values of the University through individual action and inclusive, collaborative working.

Contribute to the life of the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, the Faculty of Engineering and the wider University community through administration responsibilities and committee membership, as required.

Participate in and develop links with external contacts (within academic, professions or with industry) to foster collaboration, at a regional and national level.

Be actively involved in professional activities such as refereeing papers, editing journals, refereeing research grants, external examining, organising conferences, committee membership and involvement with professional bodies.

Additional Duties

Plan and prioritise your own work.

As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.

Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post.

Person Specification

Criteria

Stage(s) assessed at

A PhD in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.

Application/interview

Ability to design and deliver high-quality, research led, teaching programmes to ensure effective learning.

Application/interview

Ability to critically review and assess existing teaching programmes and own teaching practice in order to bring about positive change.

Application/interview

Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with a high degree of personal effectiveness.

Application/interview

Ability to foster effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally (academia, professions and industry).

Application/interview

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Application/interview

A commitment to continuing professional development.

Application/interview

A Proven teaching ability – ideally with a teaching qualification.

For informal enquiries about this job contact Iman Hajirasouliha, Professor of Structural Engineering: on i.hajirasouliha @sheffield.ac.uk

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 (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).

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

access to menopause support in the workplace

paid time off and support for fertility treatment

We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). 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.

Closing Date :09/10/2026

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision ( www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision ) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.

The University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
[phone]