Job Description

The role

We are seeking to appoint a

RICS-qualified (or equivalent) Real Estate professional

with substantial and current industry experience to join our team as a

Senior Lecturer

. Whether your expertise lies in commercial or residential real estate, consultancy, development, investment, or the public sector, we welcome practitioners who can bring

professional credibility, practical insight and industry-aligned judgement

into an academic environment.

You do not need extensive prior teaching experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced industry practitioner who is passionate about professional standards and excited about

developing the next generation of real estate professionals

.

You will design and deliver high-quality, engaging teaching across our

Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Degree Apprenticeship programmes

, with an emphasis on applied, industry-aligned learning and RICS competencies.

Teaching Areas

You should be able to teach confidently in at least

two

of the following core real estate disciplines:
Real Estate & Property Law and Practice

Valuation & Real Estate Investment Management

Commercial Real Estate

Planning and Development


We particularly welcome applicants who can enrich their teaching with

real-world casework, practical methodologies, and contemporary RICS-aligned practice

.
An awareness of

current national and international trends

in the real estate sector is essential.

What you will contribute

You will:

Lead the delivery of innovative, high-quality and academically challenging learning experiences

, ensuring they reflect contemporary professional standards and industry practice.

Translate substantial professional expertise into advanced academic learning

, enriching teaching with applied casework, sector insight and RICS-aligned methodologies.

Provide high-quality assessment, feedback and academic guidance

, supporting students' development, progression and professionalism.

Contribute to and influence curriculum design

, assessment strategy and ongoing programme enhancement, ensuring alignment with industry expectations and accreditation requirements.

Engage in and, where appropriate, lead research, scholarship or professional practice

, integrating this work into teaching and contributing to the academic reputation of the discipline.

Work collaboratively and proactively across teams

, developing strong internal and external partnerships that enhance the student experience and support knowledge exchange and applied learning.

Act as a role model and mentor

to colleagues and students, supporting the development of teaching excellence and professional standards within the team.

What are we looking for?

You will have:

Membership of RICS

A

good honours degree

or equivalent professional qualification

Evidence of

ongoing professional development

The ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with students and external stakeholders

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

The capability to design and deliver

innovative, learner-centred teaching

Technological literacy and the ability to use digital tools in teaching


Desirable attributes include:
A postgraduate qualification or substantial professional expertise

A doctorate or progress towards one

Contributions to knowledge through publications or professional work

Sheffield Business School

Sheffield Business School is AACSB-accredited, with a vision to be a leading applied business school making a positive impact on society. The school exists at the intersection of education, industry and society, forging regional, national and international collaborations that aim to create a better world.

We are committed to the University's vision of becoming a leading applied university, and our teaching and research activity is shaped by this ambition. We have a strong sense of academic community and a commitment to providing a high-quality student experience.

Members of the school engage in a wide range of research, innovation and knowledge exchange areas for publication, scholarship and activities with professional external organisations. This includes both collaborative work and funded research or 'knowledge transfer' projects which support businesses and help them to create solutions to some of society's greatest challenges. In addition to seeking external research funding, staff research activity also focuses on contributions to REF.

The school has a broad portfolio of courses that support the development of responsible management and leadership and we have a long standing reputation for delivering excellence in real estate education. We are strongly applied in our ethos and have links to public and private sector external organisations in construction, development and beyond. We have pioneered courses in conjunction with external partners, delivering the development of professional skills and knowledge.



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

You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.

Each year you will earn a secure pension benefit of 1/57th of your salary and the University will pay pension contributions towards the cost of this pension (currently worth about 29% of your salary). For a starting salary of 40,521, for example, the University would pay just over 11,600 in the first year of your employment and you would earn a pension of 711 p.a. for that year (payable from your State Pension Age).

Find out more about the TPS

If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the TPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.

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

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