Associate Lecturer in Medical Ultrasound

Job description

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 ofspecifically identified subjects and topics relating to a defined area of workand associated assessment and administration. To contribute positively to thestudent experience.

About us

The School of Health and Social Care delivers awell-established, large and diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduateand degree apprenticeship courses leading to registration in 14 differentprofessions. These include Nursing (all fields), Midwifery, Social Work,Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practitioner, Physiotherapy, OccupationalTherapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Dietetics and ArtPsychotherapy. We support practitioners to continue to develop theirprofessional roles through our extensive continuing professional developmentportfolio, our graduates working in local, national, and international healthand social care sectors. Our research portfolio is cutting edge and applied,undertaking challenge-led collaborative interdisciplinary research, innovationand knowledge exchange to inform and transform health and social care.

Job description

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 otherduties appropriate to your grade.

Location

This role is based at Collegiate Campus, a leafy suburban settingoff the bustling Ecclesall Road.Findout more about getting to our campuses

Flexible - Hybridworking

We understand the need for a healthy work-lifebalance, so where possible we operate flexible and hybrid workingschemes.

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

Thenature 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 September2026.

The selection event will include:

an interview

a microteaching session

We would like you to prepare and deliver a 10-minute micro teach on anultrasound 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-registrationstudent audience.

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

How to apply

All applications should be made online using the SheffieldHallam jobs portal.

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

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

Equity, equality, diversity and inclusion

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

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

We welcome your application irrespective of age, pregnancy andmaternity, 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 workin the UK. If you need sponsorship to undertake this role, please use the UKgovernments Visas and immigration pages to checkyour eligibility.

We are committed to ensuring our materials areaccessible to all. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or havesuggestions for improvement please contactus using our web accessibility report form. Your feedback helps usenhance our accessibility efforts and improve our services.

Job description
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 otherduties appropriate to your grade.

Location

This role is based at Collegiate Campus, a leafy suburban settingoff the bustling Ecclesall Road.Findout more about getting to our campuses

Flexible - Hybridworking

We understand the need for a healthy work-lifebalance, so where possible we operate flexible and hybrid workingschemes.

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

Thenature 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 September2026.

The selection event will include:

an interview

a microteaching session

We would like you to prepare and deliver a 10-minute micro teach on anultrasound 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-registrationstudent audience.

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

How to apply

All applications should be made online using the SheffieldHallam jobs portal.

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

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

Equity, equality, diversity and inclusion

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

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

We welcome your application irrespective of age, pregnancy andmaternity, 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 workin the UK. If you need sponsorship to undertake this role, please use the UKgovernments Visas and immigration pages to checkyour eligibility.

We are committed to ensuring our materials areaccessible to all. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or havesuggestions for improvement please contactus using our web accessibility report form. Your feedback helps usenhance our accessibility efforts and improve our services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class) in radiography or a relevant allied health profession or equivalent professional qualification.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable

• Doctorate or postgraduate qualification e.g. Masters Degree.
• Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) accredited postgraduate qualification.

Essential Capabilities criteria (knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours)

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development with significant post-registration clinical experience in medical ultrasound, with a broad sonographic skill set. Experience in abdominal, obstetric, and gynaecological ultrasound is particularly desirable.
• Well-developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant from both an academic and/or professional perspective.
• Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working relationships.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Technological/ digital proficiency.
• Knowledge of how information technology can support educational delivery and learning.
• Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional).
• Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional).

Desirable

• Teaching experience within a higher education context.
• Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and / or knowledge transfer.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class) in radiography or a relevant allied health profession or equivalent professional qualification.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable

• Doctorate or postgraduate qualification e.g. Masters Degree.
• Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) accredited postgraduate qualification.

Essential Capabilities criteria (knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours)

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development with significant post-registration clinical experience in medical ultrasound, with a broad sonographic skill set. Experience in abdominal, obstetric, and gynaecological ultrasound is particularly desirable.
• Well-developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant from both an academic and/or professional perspective.
• Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working relationships.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Technological/ digital proficiency.
• Knowledge of how information technology can support educational delivery and learning.
• Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional).
• Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional).

Desirable

• Teaching experience within a higher education context.
• Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and / or knowledge transfer.

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Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Hallam University
Address

City Campus

Howard Street

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S1 1WB

United Kingdom

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