University Teacher - Medicinal Chemistry

Diversity Dashboard; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous pension

Staff discounts

Development opportunities

Job summary

University of Sheffield invites you to join the Pharmacy teaching team to develop and deliver medicinal chemistry within the MPharm programme. You will work within the curriculum design group with colleagues across Pharmacy themes.

Applicants should have medicinal chemistry teaching experience in UK undergraduate settings, a commitment to broader profile development, and a flexible, innovative approach to education.

Qualifications

• PhD in Medicinal Chemistry or related subject.
• Experience teaching Medicinal Chemistry in a UK undergraduate degree.
• Teaching qualification or working towards one (FHEA/PGCert).
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver medicinal chemistry teaching within the MPharm programme.
• Enhance student experience and outcomes based on learner needs.
• Engage in pharmacy education scholarship with national/international impact.
• Contribute to recruitment, outreach, and inter-department collaboration.

Skills

Medicinal Chemistry

Teaching

Lecturing

Assessment design

Educational scholarship

Outreach

Education

PhD in Medicinal Chemistry

FHEA/PGCert in HE

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.

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 University of Sheffield's new MPharm degree opened in September 2025 and as our cohorts grow we are seeking additional team members to join us as we develop our discipline and our innovative curriculum.

In this role, you will specifically contribute to the development and delivery of our medicinal chemistry teaching, within the integrated MPharm. You will be a member of the curriculum design team, working with colleagues from all Pharmacy themes.

Applicants for this post should have experience of delivering medicinal chemistry teaching, through lectures, workshops and laboratories, and assessment, in a UK undergraduate setting.

Applicants should also show a commitment to developing their national and/or international profile in Pharmacy Education.

Whilst qualification as a UK or International Pharmacist is desirable it is not essential, a commitment to fresh thinking, flexibility and adaptability in approach are more essential to this role.

This post is offered as a Full Time equivalent role.

Based in the School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery ( https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm ), you will join a vibrant community of teachers and researchers building the discipline of Pharmacy

Main duties and responsibilities

• Working with the Head of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Leadership team, develop and deliver medicinal chemistry teaching within the MPharm programme ensuring that it is accessible, inclusive and contributes to the University's Teaching and Learning Strategy.
• Improve and enhance the student experience and student outcomes through programme delivery based on a detailed understanding of student needs and professional requirements.
• Behave ethically in all aspects of your role and act as a role-model for MPharm students
• Undertake scholarship activities in Pharmacy Education, appropriate to the role, that have a positive impact on student outcomes and are influential on a national / international level
• Engage in recruitment and outreach activities which may include activities outside standard working hours, for example Open Days.
• Undertake relevant enhanced administrative roles e.g. Director of Admissions, Head of Assessments on a rotational basis.
• Engage in core administrative areas to support the delivery of the MPharm programme e.g. student advising and mentoring.
• Provide effective line management where required.
• Represent the institution with external stakeholders (within and outside the profession) to foster collaboration, at a regional or national level as required
• Work according to University quality assurance processes and other regulatory frameworks including Professional Regulatory bodies e.g. GPhC.
• Actively contribute to the collective interests and values of the University through individual

action and inclusive, collaborative working.

• Make a full and active contribution to the principles of the Sheffield Academic'. These include the achievement of excellence in applied teaching and research, 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 are 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.

Person Specification Items

• A PhD (or equivalent) in Medicinal Chemistry or a related subject
• Essential
• Application
• Experience of teaching Medicinal Chemistry in a UK undergraduate degree
• Essential
• Application and Interview
• Teaching qualification e.g. FHEA, PGCert Higher Education or evidence of working towards
• Essential
• Application
• Experience of working and communicating with a team of staff
• Essential
• Application and Interview
• Experience of developing strong working relationships with partners within and external to Higher Education
• Essential
• Application and Interview
• Ability to develop creative approaches to problem solving
• Essential
• Application and Interview
• Experience of working independently on project activities
• Essential
• Application and Interview
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, and effective IT skills
• Essential
• Application and Interview
• Evidence of Pharmacy or Chemistry education research
• Essential
• Application and interview
• Experience of significant contribution to the design (or re-design), development and coordination of a pharmacy programme of study
• Desirable
• Application and interview
• Qualification as a UK or International Pharmacist
• Desirable
• Application and Interview

Further Information

• Grade
• Grade 8
• Salary
• £48,822-£58,225 per annum, pro rata
• Work arrangement
• 100% FTE
• Duration
• Permanent
• Line manager
• Head of Pharmacy
• Direct reports
• NA
• Our website
• https://sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/pharmacy
• For informal enquiries about this job contact Professor Susan Matthews, Head of Pharmacy: on [e-mail]

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on 21st October 2026. This will consist of a teaching presentation and an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 5th October. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Sarah Jackson via [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 41days 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
  • 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.

Criminal record

An enhanced DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

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).

Closing Date :05/10/2026

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