Job Description

Salary

21.28 - 23.19 per hour

Basis

HPSTF

Job category/type

STF

Job reference

REC00003918



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 Science and Health is seeking to appoint a Fixed Term Sessional Teaching Fellow to contribute as a member of the teaching team to the delivery, administration and assessment of modules on our undergraduate and postgraduate Sport and Exercise Psychology programmes within the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences.

The post will be offered on a sessional basis for up to 100 hours in total, to be worked flexibly between October 2025 and June 2026, depending on teaching requirements.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of teaching and assessing in Higher Education in a relevant subject area, and who are keen to use their expertise to enhance our provision.

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

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Zarah Vernham, Programme Lead (Psychology), via email zarah.vernham@port.ac.uk

The working pattern for this post is on a sessional basis.

Location

The role will be based on Portsmouth campus.

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.