Job Description

Salary

21.28 - 21.90 per hour

Basis

Bank

Job category/type

STF

Job reference

REC00004213



The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) is looking to recruit Sessional Teaching Fellows for our bank of teaching staff to contribute to the delivery, administration and assessment of elements of programmes delivered within the School of Education, Languages and Linguistics (SELL) at undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as providing pastoral support to students in the form of tutorials.

We are seeking Sessional Teaching Fellows to support teaching on the following

subject areas:

Early Childhood Studies (BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies) Childhood & Youth Studies (BA (Hons) Childhood & Youth Studies) Educational Psychology, Youth Work and Policy (BA (Hons) Childhood & Youth Studies & BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies) MPA Public Administration TESOL Linguistics (BA English Language and Linguistics; MA Applied Linguistics) All languages (MA Translation Studies; BA (Hons) Modern Languages: French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Chinese) IWLP (Arabic, British Sign Language, Italian, Japanese, Korean) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (BA (Hons) International Business Communication) Education Studies (BA (Hons) Education Studies)


The number of hours worked is flexible and by negotiation. If you have experience of teaching and assessment within an HE setting, in a relevant subject area, and are keen to use those skills to enhance our current provision, we would be interested to receive an application from you.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online and successful candidates will be appointed to the Bank of Sessional Teaching Fellows and offered hours as required.

Please apply with your CV and cover letter/personal statement detailing the subject area that you are applying for.

Interviews are anticipated to be held before 19th December 2025.

For further information please do not hesitate to contact Dr Mat Round, Head of School, via email mat.round@port.ac.uk.

Employer, External Only:

University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.