Associate Lecturer in Medical Ultrasound

Job summary

We are looking to expand our team with inspirational Associate Lecturers (ALs) who have a passion for delivering high-quality learning experiences along with substantial industry experience for an inspirational individual to join our medical ultrasound team as an Associate Lecturer (AL).

You must have relevant clinical experience in medical ultrasound, practicing as a Sonographer and be someone who can inspire, enthuse, and connect with our students and may be interested in combining this with your enthusiasm and ability to pass on your knowledge and experience by creating and delivering high-quality learning, teaching, and assessment.

You must have well developed and current knowledge and understanding of the critical, practical, and theoretical concepts of medical ultrasound practice and have had experience in clinical practice working as a Sonographer.

You must have good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class) in radiography or a relevant allied health profession or equivalent professional qualification, and a Post graduation Diploma (PgD) or MSc qualification in medical ultrasound.

Becoming an AL can be an excellent introduction to teaching in higher education. Some teaching experience would be an advantage; however, you may have well developed and current knowledge and understanding from an academic and/or professional perspectives.

The role of the Associate Lecturer is not a full-time job so please contact us for more information on the hours available.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the teaching delivery of specifically identified subjects and topics relating to a defined area of work and associated assessment and administration. To contribute positively to the student experience.

About us

The School of Health and Social Care delivers a well-established, large and diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship courses leading to registration in 14 different professions. These include Nursing (all fields), Midwifery, Social Work, Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practitioner, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Dietetics and Art Psychotherapy. We support practitioners to continue to develop their professional roles through our extensive continuing professional development portfolio, our graduates working in local, national, and international health and social care sectors. Our research portfolio is cutting edge and applied, undertaking challenge-led collaborative interdisciplinary research, innovation and knowledge exchange to inform and transform health and social care.

Details

• Date posted: 20 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: N0013-118327
• Job locations: City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 1WB, United Kingdom, Sheffield Hallam University, Heart Of The Campus, 42 Collegiate Crescent, SHEFFIELD, S10 2BR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job title - Associate Lecturer

College/Directorate - HWLS / School of Health and Social Care

Grade - 7

Reports to - Associate Head

Direct reports - None

Role Profile - AS002

Associate Lecturer generic responsibilities Grade 7

Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Design and deliver, high quality and challenging learning experiences that equip students with the skills and knowledge required by employers.

Teach specifically identified subjects and topics related to a defined area of work.

Provide effective and efficient teaching to approved courses through lecture, seminar or tutorial modes of delivery.

Provide ongoing assessment and feedback to students by setting and marking coursework, assignments and examinations.

Contribute to the development of resource material.

Ensure that appropriate learning materials are prepared in advance of delivery and assignments are undertaken by students in a timely manner

Keep up to date with knowledge of your subject area.

Student Support

Develop a sense of purpose and harmonious working within assigned student groups.

Provide appropriate academic, technical and pastoral care by supporting the work of individual students and referring them where appropriate to relevant support staff.

Act, when required, as tutor to a group of students, providing effective academic, technical and pastoral care.

Teamwork and Communication

Work with colleagues in developing the provision within the faculty.

Work within a team to promote the development of curriculum practices of benefit to students and the University

Participate in appropriate quality assurance procedures of the faculty.

Make a positive contribution to the overall development of the department and faculty

Ensure the implementation of all University policies including those relevant to teaching, health and safety and quality assurance.

Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities.

Undertake administration and provide reports and statistics regarding student and teaching matters as required.

Attend faculty meetings as required.

Undertake and attend appropriate developmental activity such as appraisals and training as required.

This list is not comprehensive we may ask you to carry out other duties appropriate to your grade.

Location

This role is based at Collegiate Campus, a leafy suburban setting off the bustling Ecclesall Road. Find out more about getting to our campuses

Flexible - Hybrid working

We understand the need for a healthy work-life balance, so where possible we operate flexible and hybrid working schemes.

For academic staff, hybrid working arrangements are scheduled around student-facing time and business activity.

The nature of this role means you will be able to work from home as required.

Selection event

Our selection event will take place on Friday 18th September 2026.

The selection event will include:

an interview

a microteaching session

We would like you to prepare and deliver a 10-minute micro teach on an ultrasound case study of your choice using a specific pathology.

This will be delivered to the panel and should be aimed at a level 7 post-registration student audience.

We want our selection process to be as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you are invited to the selection event, you will have the opportunity to ask for reasonable adjustments to enable you to thrive.

How to apply

All applications should be made online using the Sheffield Hallam jobs portal.

Your application should include a CV and supporting statement clearly demonstrating how you meet the 'Essential criteria on the person specification below, using examples from your current and previous experience.

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

Equity, equality, diversity and inclusion

We are proud of the rich diversity of our community. Our vision is Sheffield Hallam - A Culture Of Inclusion.

This means creating a diverse. inclusive and welcoming environment where people of all identities and backgrounds feel they belong.

We welcome your application irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

Right to work

We are unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to work in the UK. If you need sponsorship to undertake this role, please use the UK governments Visas and immigration pages to check your eligibility.

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).