University Teacher in Data Science

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days leave including holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Staff networks and development

Job summary

The University of Sheffield invites applications for an University Teacher to contribute to and maintain our Data Science UG and PGT programmes on campus in Sheffield. You will lecture, run workshops, design and mark assessments, supervise undergraduate dissertations, and support colleagues across the School.

We emphasise fairness, accountability, transparency, ethics, safety and security (FATES) in teaching and research, with a strong commitment to equality and inclusion across all activities.

Qualifications

• Design and deliver high quality, research led teaching programmes with effective feedback.
• Commitment to embedding FATES principles into data science teaching and research.
• Experience supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students; academic leadership.
• Ability to collaborate across the School, Faculty and University.
• Awareness of digital accessibility and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, assess and evaluate campus based Data Science programmes.
• Prepare and implement student assessments with clear criteria and moderation.
• Undertake academic tutor and pastoral responsibilities for students.
• Carry out module and course evaluation and implement improvements.
• Contribute to operations, governance and committee activities as appropriate.
• Ensure teaching materials are digitally accessible to all learners.

Skills

Teaching design

Assessment design

FATES principles

Student supervision

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Learning technologies

Equality & inclusion

Education

PhD in relevant subject

Job description

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.

Overview

As University Teacher you will play a key role in contributing to, and maintaining, the School's portfolio of research led, high quality, teaching. You will be expected to provide lectures and workshops to campus-based students, and to produce and mark assessments on core and optional modules across our Data Science UG and PGT programmes such as: News and Social Media Analytics, Big Data Analytics, Database Design and Data Mining and AI. You will also carry out supervision of UG dissertation projects.

As a School we are committed to embedding FATES (fairness, accountability, transparency, ethics, safety and security) principles into data science teaching and research.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Design, deliver, assess, and evaluate campus based Data Science programmes.

• This will include identifying learning objectives, selecting appropriate curricula and teaching methods.

• Prepare and implement student assessments, which will include designing assessment criteria, marking and ensuring adequate moderation.

• Undertake academic tutor/pastoral responsibilities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

• Carry out module and course evaluation, including facilitating student feedback; reflecting on own teaching design and delivery; and implementing ideas for improving own performance.

• Conduct personal scholarship; identifying literature and updating own knowledge; assessing the validity of the literature and its contribution to the development of own field as well as developments in practice in your area of expertise.

• Contribute to the operations of the School, the Faculty and the wider University community through administrative responsibilities and committee memberships as and when appropriate.

• 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.

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

• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

• Industry related experience and expertise in a relevant field, or a PhD in a relevant subject area (or working towards a PhD). Essential – Application.
• Ability to design and deliver high quality, research led teaching programmes to ensure effective learning. Ability to design and deliver high quality, innovative assessment, to assess students and provide effective feedback. Essential – Application/interview.
• A commitment to embedding FATES (fairness, accountability, transparency, ethics, safety and security) principles into data science teaching and research. Essential – Application/interview.
• Experience of critically reviewing and assessing existing teaching programmes and own teaching practice with evidence of positive change / impact. Desirable – Application/interview.
• Experience of supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students. Desirable – Application/interview.
• Experience of pastoral and academic support. Desirable – Application/interview.
• An ability to lead teaching and to collaborate effectively with others. Essential – Application/interview.
• Knowledge and experience of technologies to support learning and teaching. Essential – Application/interview.
• Ability to organise resources, plan and progress work activities. Ability to analyse and solve problems with an appreciation of longer term implications. Essential – Application/interview.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and embedding equality, diversity and inclusion principles and practices. Essential – Application/interview.

Further Information

• Grade: 8
• Salary: £48,822- £58,225 per annum.
• Work arrangement: Fixed-Term
• Duration: 04/01/2027 - 2/07/2027
• Line manager: TBC
• Direct reports: None
• Our website: https://sheffield.ac.uk/ijc
• For informal enquiries about this job contact Leo Appleton, School Director of Education: [e-mail] or on 0114 222 2633

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in early November. This will consist of an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage within 2 weeks of the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact [e-mail]

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

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

• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond 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 the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

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.

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

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.