Overview
The University of Sheffield is seeking an additional team member to join our teaching staff in the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management on our existing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and supporting our new MSc in Business Analytics.
In this role, you will specifically contribute to the development and delivery of our logistics and supply chain management teaching within our integrated undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum. You will be contributing to modules across this subject area and supervising postgraduate dissertations. As part of the Operations Management and Decision Sciences (OMDS) subject group, you will be a key member of the curriculum design team, working with colleagues from all OMDS themes. You will also develop your administrative experience through taking a key course level role such as Module Leader, etc.
Candidates for this post should have experience of delivering logistics and supply chain management teaching, including around through lectures, workshops and seminars, in a Higher Education setting. Candidates should also show a commitment to developing their national and/or international profile in logistics and supply chain management education.
A commitment to fresh thinking, flexibility and adaptability in approach are more essential to this role.
This post is full time. Based in the Sheffield University Management School (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/management), you will join a vibrant community of teachers and researchers building the discipline of Operations Management and Business Analytics
Applicants should provide a CV and a summary of their teaching approach and philosophy.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Working with the Operations Management and Decision Sciences (OMDS) Subject Group, develop and deliver logistics and supply chain management teaching within the School’s taught programmes, ensuring that it is accessible, inclusive and contributes to the University’s Education Strategy Delivery Plan.
- Improve and enhance the student experience and student outcomes through programme delivery based on a detailed understanding of student needs and professional requirements.
- Behave ethically in all aspects of your role and act as a role-model for our students
- Undertake scholarship activities in logistics and supply chain management education, appropriate to the role, that have a positive impact on student outcomes and are influential on a national / international level
- Engage in recruitment and outreach activities which may include activities outside standard working hours, for example Open Days.
- Engage in core administrative areas to support the delivery of the OMDS programmes e.g. student advising and mentoring.
- Provide effective line management where required.
- Represent the institution with external stakeholders (within and outside the profession) to foster collaboration, at a regional or national level as required
- Work according to University quality assurance processes and other regulatory frameworks
- Actively contribute to the collective interests and values of the University through individual action and inclusive, collaborative working.
- Make a full and active contribution to the principles of the ‘Sheffield Academic’. These include the achievement of excellence in applied teaching and research, and scholarly pursuits to make a genuine difference in the subject area and to the University’s achievements as a whole.
- Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
A PhD (or equivalent relevant experience) in a relevant subject
Experience of teaching logistics and supply chain management, or an associated discipline, in a Higher Education environment
Teaching qualification e.g. FHEA, PGCert Higher Education or evidence of working towards
Experience of working and communicating with a team of staff
Experience of developing strong working relationships with partners within and external to Higher Education
Ability to develop creative approaches to problem solving
Experience of working independently on project activities
Effective communication skills, both oral and written, and effective IT skills
Further Information
1st September 2026 - 30th September 2027
Head of Subject Group or Operations Management and Decision Sciences Academic Line Manager
If you do not currently hold the right to work in the UK, you can find more information here to help determine your visa eligibility. Additional guidance is also available on the UK Visa & Immigration website.
sheffield.ac.uk/management
For informal enquiries about this job contact Francisco Saldanha-da-Gama, Head of Subject Group (Operations Management and Decision Sciences) on
[email protected] Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in late summer 2026. This will consist of a teaching presentation and an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage around a week after the closing date for applications. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact
[email protected].
Our vision and strategic plan
We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision ().
What we offer
- A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
- Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
- Generous pension scheme.
- A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
- A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
- Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
- A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways
- A range of generous family-friendly policies
- paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
- access to menopause support in the workplace
- paid time off and support for fertility treatment
- and more
We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
