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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 School of Computer Science invites applications for two University Teacher positions to support and enhance our taught curriculum.

Our Teaching Specialist team, led by Prof Emma Norling, is renowned for delivering high-quality teaching, assessment and feedback. Joining this team, you will benefit from mentorship by experienced faculty and contribute to our reputation for innovative and engaging teaching practices.

In this role, you will play a key part in enriching the educational experience of undergraduate and postgraduate students across our Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence programmes. You will help maintain the high standards of teaching excellence for which our school is known.

We offer a range of three- and four-year undergraduate degrees alongside several Master’s programmes, providing diverse opportunities to engage with and inspire students at various levels.

Our school prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive community that values diversity and equality. We are proud holders of an Athena SWAN Silver Award, which recognises our commitment to improving gender equality and fostering a supportive environment for all.

Learn more about the School of Computer Science at sheffield.ac.uk/cs

Main duties and responsibilities

• Conceive of, create and deliver innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment in the areas of computer science and software engineering, with a particular focus on the core computing curriculum, inclusive teaching and assessment methods, and students transitioning into the University environment.
• Keep abreast of developments in industry best practice to maintain relevance to course materials.
• Devise new activities to ensure that the student experience is engaging, up-to-date and relevant.
• Provide effective feedback to students, in line with University standards and Faculty conventions.
• Act as a source of teaching excellence for the staff in the school and the wider Faculty of Engineering.
• Be responsible for leading and guiding a team of Graduate Teaching Assistants and Student Ambassadors who deliver laboratory classes across a range of subjects and support outreach work.
• Assist the technical and administrative teams in timetabling, scheduling and supporting activities throughout the year.
• Plan and prioritise your own daily work.
• You will make a full and active contribution to the principles of the ‘Sheffield Academic’. These include the achievement of excellence in applied teaching, and scholarly pursuits to make a genuine difference in the subject area and to the University’s achievements as a whole.
• 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.
• Contribute towards administrative roles within the school.
• 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 criteria

• A PhD in computer science or a related subject area (assessed at application).
• Proficiency in teaching computer science topics and assessing student performance (assessed at application, presentation and interview).
• Project-management skills to ensure timely delivery of multiple projects without close supervision (assessed at application and interview).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including report writing skills and experience of delivering presentations (assessed at application, presentation and interview).
• Strong persuasion and influencing skills to drive improvement and manage change in teaching practice (assessed at interview).
• Ability to create clear instructions to encourage student engagement and learning (assessed at presentation and interview).
• Ability to assist others to devise, build and deliver innovative and effective teaching solutions (assessed at application and interview).
• Ability to deliver new and effective practical experiences for students (assessed at application, presentation and interview).

Desirable criteria

• Expertise in developing and implementing e-learning solutions and using modern technologies to enhance student learning (assessed at application and interview).
• Ability to encourage and educate academic staff in new learning, teaching and assessment methods (assessed at application, presentation and interview).

Further Information

Grade: 8

Salary: £48,149 - £57,422, with potential to progress to £64,605 through sustained exceptional contribution

Work arrangement: Full-time

Duration: Two years

Line manager: Head of School

Direct reports: None

Our website: sheffield.ac.uk/cs

For informal enquiries about this job contact Prof Emma Norling, School Director of Education, at E.J.Norling@sheffield.ac.uk or on +44 114-222 1811

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the first stage of the selection process will take place on 28th April 2025. This will consist of a presentation, informal meetings with key members of staff, and a tour of the Diamond building. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 14th April 2025.

Following this stage successful candidates will be invited to interview, which is the final stage of selection. Interviews are expected to take place on 13th May 2025.

If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact COM-Recruiters@sheffield.ac.uk

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
  • 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.

Closing Date : 02/04/2025 

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