Lecturer in Structural Engineering – Teaching & Design Excellence

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

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.