Sessional Teaching Fellow

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: To engage in teaching and innovation by undertaking scholarship, teaching, tutorial and practical work, supervision and the development of learning activities as part of a team in line with School's objectives and make a significant contribution to the TEF profile of the School. This position is working on-site only, so we are unable to support hybrid working for this appointment. The interviews and microteach are currently anticipated to be held on 15 September 2026. The assessment process consists of a micro-teach that will take place in the morning, followed by interviews in the afternoon. You will prepare and deliver a micro-teach (workshop) to a small group. The micro-teach will be 20 minutes on &slshquot;Introduction to Structural Engineering in Revit&slshquot;. The session should be aimed at Level 7 students who know how to use Revit but are not structural engineers. Please note that this is a two-stage process, and you must pass the micro-teach assessment to progress to the interview stage. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Stephanie Barnett at

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, New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.
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 committed to upholding the University's values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.