Sessional Teaching Fellow

Salary

£41,064 - £44,746 per annum pro rata

Contractual hours

0

Basis

[Variable Hours]

Job category/type

STF

Job reference

REC

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:

Sessional Teaching Fellow in Law (Hourly Paid or Fixed Term)

The School of Law is seeking to appoint Sessional Teaching Fellows to support teaching and assessment across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are recruiting for two types of roles:

Sessional Teaching Fellow – Teaching and Assessment

These roles involve:

• Delivering subject-specific or general legal teaching
• Supporting students through academic guidance
• Marking and moderating assessments

We welcome applicants with academic expertise in any area of law, as well as those with legal practice experience who can contribute to our professional practice modules.

Sessional Teaching Fellow – Assessment-Only

These roles are focused solely on:

• Marking and moderating student assessments
• No teaching delivery or student support responsibilities

Assessment work may be allocated across undergraduate (Levels 4–6) and postgraduate (Level 7) modules, depending on your expertise and availability.

Successful candidates for either role may be asked to contribute to any of the School's courses, with topics matched to their skills and experience. Prior experience of marking law assessments in higher education is essential. Candidates must be familiar with academic standards, assessment rubrics, and able to provide clear, constructive feedback aligned with learning outcomes.

Please indicate in your application:

• which role you are applying for; and
• the areas of law in which you are able to contribute.

Working hours will vary depending on subject area, your availability, and the School's needs throughout the academic year. We aim to offer flexible arrangements that accommodate other professional commitments.

For further information, please contact Charles Barker 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 Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
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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.