Lecturer in Chemistry


Company:	Sheffield Hallam University
Salary:	£39,906 to £44,746 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sheffield, S1 1WB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

Here at Sheffield Hallam University we are seeking a Lecturer in Chemistry to join our Chemistry team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate chemistry provision, with a particular focus on chemistry, including lectures, laboratory teaching, assessment and supervision of student projects. Applicants should have a strong academic background in chemistry or a closely related discipline, with current knowledge of the practical and theoretical aspects of chemistry.

The University has invested significantly in new laboratory equipment for teaching and research in recent years. Our chemistry facilities have been further enhanced following the award of £5m from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) match-funded by the University, to create new facilities for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) provision, including an additional chemistry laboratory and a publicly accessible environment as a resource for nurturing enterprising, work-ready students.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

The University currently enrols eligible academic staff into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), a defined-benefit pension scheme.

Further details on TPS can be found here.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

For this job we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this area/this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.

You are advised to assess your eligibility against the criteria set out in the UKVI Guidance before applying.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying.

We recommend you download the job description and person specification when you apply, as this will not be available once the job has closed.

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring our materials are accessible to all. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement please contact us using our web accessibility report form . Your feedback helps us enhance our accessibility efforts and improve our services.

Apply for this job

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.