Academic Tutor in Bioscience and Chemistry
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, S1 1WB
Salary
£32,080 to £38,784
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who will make a positive contribution to our Bioscience and Chemistry provision, mainly supporting unde...
In this role you will be expected to deliver lectures,
tutorials, group teaching sessions, support the delivery of laboratory
practical classes and to undertake assessment work and marking.
Your
experience may be from completing a recent PhD or in a similar tutoring role,
please reach out and speak to us if you want to find out more.
Role purpose
To contribute
to a high-quality and inclusive student learning experience through the
delivery of scholarship of teaching, learning and assessment across defined
subject areas, supporting student success (i.e. experience, continuation,
completion, attainment, progression, and graduation outcomes).
To work
collaboratively with academic and professional colleagues to support
curriculum delivery and student wellbeing, and to engage in ongoing
professional development and emerging scholarship of teaching and learning or
professional activity.
Role-specific responsibilities
The post holder performs a range of duties
and responsibilities from those listed below.
The balance and priority of these will vary between Schools/ Institute
and post holders.
Deliver
high-quality, inclusive and engaging teaching across modules or
subject areas, using appropriate pedagogic and digital approaches
to support student learning and success.
Contribute to
the design and development of learning activities,
teaching materials and assessment tasks, ensuring learning
resources are prepared and available;
- contribute to the design and, deliver workshops
laboratories or targeted learning support sessions for individuals or groups
of students, aligned to course and professional requirements.
Provide
constructive assessment and feedback, within stipulated
timeframes, ensuring that feedback promotes student learning,
progression, academic integrity and achievement.
Support
students progress and engagement through academic guidance, feedback
and appropriate signposting to university pastoral and support
services where required, contributing to student
wellbeing, belonging and transition through their studies.
Contribute to
curriculum delivery and enhancement activities within a course or
subject area, including participation in review, evaluation and
quality processes.
Participate in
academic teams and communities of practice,
sharing best practice that contributes to
collaborative delivery of teaching and student support.
Engage in
continuing professional development to maintain and
enhance own subject knowledge, teaching practice and
professional standing, including engagement with the Performance and
Development Review (PDR) process and participation in peer learning,
knowledge sharing and academic communities where appropriate.
These duties
may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of
the college / department and University.
Specific objectives will be agreed through the
Universitys performance and development review (PDR) process.
We have a thriving research culture in the School, and you
will be given the opportunity to continue your existing areas of research or
benefitting from support within the institute to begin or develop a research
profile.
The
School of Biosciences and Chemistry provides courses in
applied biological and chemical sciences, all delivered in a supportive,
research-informed environment. The School consists of approximately 50 academic
staff, active in research and with an excellent reputation for teaching.
We
deliver a wide range of courses preparing applied science graduates for
professional roles in biosciences, healthcare, chemistry sectors and beyond.
Our
research is aimed at increasing understanding of the molecular and cellular
basis of health and disease and its application to diagnosis, monitoring and
treatment. We also excel in the application of analytical techniques to
pharmaceutical, environmental and materials chemistry.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline
- Willingness and ability to engage in relevant professional development relating to teaching and learning, including working towards appropriate recognition where required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting teaching, training, supervision or professional practice involving the development of others, using inclusive approaches
- Well-developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to Biosciences and Chemistry
- Understanding of, and ability to work within, relevant regulatory, academic or professional frameworks (e.g. standards, policies and procedures)
- Evidence of ongoing and reflective professional development, with engagement in maintaining and developing subject or professional expertise
- Evidence of experience in supporting Chemistry and Biosciences teaching and learning
Desirable
- Experience of supporting teaching, training, supervision or professional practice involving the development of others, using inclusive approaches
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver innovative, high quality and inclusive learning experiences across a range of teaching mediums and contexts
- Ability to work independently using judgement to identify and resolve issues, with appropriate guidance and escalation where required
- Good team working skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, students and partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with students, colleagues and other stakeholders
- Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and deliver work to agreed deadlines and standards
- Proficient in the use of IT systems; awareness and capability to learn and use new technologies, digital tools/platforms and specialist equipment
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in support of academic delivery.
Other Relevant Information
Essential
- Commitment to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, and awareness of Sheffield Hallam Universitys organisational values mission.
- Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional).
- Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas where appropriate (occasional).
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
13 August 2026
Last checked
14 August 2026
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