University Teacher in Urban Studies and International Development

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

41 days annual leave

Job summary

University of Sheffield in Sheffield seeks an enthusiastic University Teacher in Urban Studies and International Development. The role is a fixed-term maternity cover, part-time with hybrid working, delivering modules and leading teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will supervise student research, contribute to scholarly activity, and support a diverse cohort while upholding the University’s teaching excellence standards.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in a relevant subject area.
• Experience delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Ability to supervise theses and provide student support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate modules in International/Sustainable Development and Urban Studies.
• Lead teaching development and scholarly activity to enhance learning.
• Supervise undergraduate and masters projects and dissertations.
• Act as an academic tutor and provide feedback on courses.
• Contribute to course evaluation and teaching improvements.
• Engage in activities upholding Sheffield Academic principles.

Skills

Urban studies

International development

Teaching experience

Module leadership

Student supervision

Equality & inclusion

Education

PhD or working towards a PhD

Job description

University Teacher in Urban Studies and International Development

• Location: Sheffield
• School/Department: Geography & Planning
• Work Arrangement: Part Time (Hybrid)
• Contract Type: Fixed-term
• Salary per annum (£): £48,822.00
• Closing Date: 22/10/2026

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher to support the School of Geography and Planning in delivering its undergraduate and postgraduate Planning and International Development programmes. The appointment is a fixed-term maternity cover post designed to maintain teaching, module leadership, and student support provision during the absence of the permanent post-holder. You will be a creative and inspirational teacher, with teaching experience, and an ability to lead, develop and deliver teaching for a diverse cohort of students. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with expertise in international/ sustainable development and urban studies. 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

• Deliver teaching and undertake assessments of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level in International/ Sustainable Development and Urban Studies. This will include preparing teaching material, communicating material and encouraging creative and critical engagement with it; observing and reacting to student interventions; responding to questions outside class times and introducing innovative teaching methods as appropriate
• Develop teaching informed by research and engage in scholarly activity related to achieving excellence in learning and teaching.
• Supervise Undergraduate and Masters projects and dissertations.
• Act as an academic tutor
• Undertake assessment for courses, ensuring adequate moderation and providing written and oral feedback.
• Work actively to enhance the student experience by (amongst others) delivering prompt feedback and being available to attend to students’ academic needs.
• Undertake course evaluation, including facilitating student feedback, reflecting on your own teaching design and delivery; and implementing ideas for improving your own performance.
• Make a full and active contribution to the principles of the 'Sheffield Academic'. These include the achievement of excellence in teaching and scholarly pursuits to make a genuine difference in the subject area and to the University’s achievements as a whole.
• 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 and Desirable Criteria

• PhD or working towards a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject area
• Appropriate knowledge of urban studies and international/ sustainable development
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Experience of designing and delivering teaching as part of taught modules
• Experience of supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate students
• Ability to effectively deliver research results to an undergraduate or masters student audience
• Ability to work to and meet deadlines
• 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

Further Information

• Grade: 8.2
• Salary: £48,822
• Work arrangement: Full time
• Duration: 5th January 2027 start (12 months)Line manager: Head of School

Right to work in the UK

If you do not currently hold the right to work in the UK, you can find more information here to help determine your visa eligibility. Additional guidance is also available on the UK Visa & Immigration website.

Our website

https://sheffield.ac.uk/geography-planning

For informal enquiries about this job contact Professor Stephen Livingstone, Head of School: on [e-mail]

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in mid-November. This will consist of an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage late October. 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 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
  • 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 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.

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.