Senior Lecturer in Real Estate

Sheffield Hallam University; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking university in York seeks a Senior Lecturer in Real Estate to join its College of Business, Technology and Engineering. Ideal candidates will be RICS-qualified and have extensive industry experience, eager to educate the next generation of real estate leaders. Responsibilities include delivering engaging teaching across degree programs and participating in innovative curriculum design. This full-time position offers a salary range of £46,049 to £58,225 and a commitment to professional development and real-world application.

Benefits

Pension scheme participation

Supportive work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Membership of RICS required, with a good honours degree or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development is necessary.
• Ability to design and deliver innovative, learner-centred teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality and innovatively academic learning experiences.
• Translate substantial professional expertise into academic learning.
• Engage in and lead research or scholarship when appropriate.

Skills

RICS membership

Strong communication skills

Technological literacy

Ability to inspire and connect

Teamwork abilities

Education

Good honours degree

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Senior Lecturer in Real Estate

College of Business, Technology and Engineering

Department of Business Management and People

Permanent

Full time 37 hours per week

£46,049 to £58,225 per annum, dependent on experience

Job number 116048

Closing date 18/01/26 at 23:30

The role

We are seeking to appoint a RICS-qualified (or equivalent) Real Estate professional with substantial and current industry experience to join our team as a Senior Lecturer. Whether your expertise lies in commercial or residential real estate, consultancy, development, investment, or the public sector, we welcome practitioners who can bring professional credibility, practical insight and industry-aligned judgement into an academic environment.

You do not need extensive prior teaching experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced industry practitioner who is passionate about professional standards and excited about developing the next generation of real estate professionals.

You will design and deliver high-quality, engaging teaching across our Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Degree Apprenticeship programmes, with an emphasis on applied, industry-aligned learning and RICS competencies.

Teaching Areas

You should be able to teach confidently in at least two of the following core real estate disciplines:

• Real Estate & Property Law and Practice
• Valuation & Real Estate Investment Management
• Commercial Real Estate Planning and Development

We particularly welcome applicants who can enrich their teaching with real-world casework, practical methodologies, and contemporary RICS-aligned practice.

An awareness of current national and international trends in the real estate sector is essential.

What you will contribute

• Lead the delivery of innovative, high-quality and academically challenging learning experiences, ensuring they reflect contemporary professional standards and industry practice.
• Translate substantial professional expertise into advanced academic learning, enriching teaching with applied casework, sector insight and RICS-aligned methodologies.
• Provide high-quality assessment, feedback and academic guidance, supporting students’ development, progression and professionalism.
• Contribute to and influence curriculum design, assessment strategy and ongoing programme enhancement, ensuring alignment with industry expectations and accreditation requirements.
• Engage in and, where appropriate, lead research, scholarship or professional practice, integrating this work into teaching and contributing to the academic reputation of the discipline.
• Work collaboratively and proactively across teams, developing strong internal and external partnerships that enhance the student experience and support knowledge exchange and applied learning.
• Act as a role model and mentor to colleagues and students, supporting the development of teaching excellence and professional standards within the team.

What are we looking for?

You will have:

• Membership of RICS A good honours degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• The ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with students and external stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• The capability to design and deliver innovative, learner-centred teaching
• Technological literacy and the ability to use digital tools in teaching

Desirable attributes include:

• A postgraduate qualification or substantial professional expertise
• A doctorate or progress towards one
• Contributions to knowledge through publications or professional work

Sheffield Business School

Sheffield Business School is AACSB-accredited, with a vision to be a leading applied business school making a positive impact on society. The school exists at the intersection of education, industry and society, forging regional, national and international collaborations that aim to create a better world.

We are committed to the University's vision of becoming a leading applied university, and our teaching and research activity is shaped by this ambition. We have a strong sense of academic community and a commitment to providing a high-quality student experience.

Members of the school engage in a wide range of research, innovation and knowledge exchange areas for publication, scholarship and activities with professional external organisations. This includes both collaborative work and funded research or 'knowledge transfer' projects which support businesses and help them to create solutions to some of society's greatest challenges.In addition to seeking external research funding, staff research activity also focuses on contributions to REF.

The school has a broad portfolio of courses that support the development of responsible management and leadership and we have a long standing reputation for delivering excellence in real estate education. We are strongly applied in our ethos and have links to public and private sector external organisations in construction, development and beyond. We have pioneered courses in conjunction with external partners, delivering the development of professional skills and knowledge.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.

Each year you will earn a secure pension benefit of 1/57th of your salary and the University will pay pension contributions towards the cost of this pension (currently worth about 29% of your salary). For a starting salary of £40,521, for example, the University would pay just over £11,600 in the first year of your employment and you would earn a pension of £711 p.a. for that year (payable from your State Pension Age).

Find out more about the TPS

If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the TPS and remain in the USS.

Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements

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