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 Roles:
Teaching Fellow in Nursing (Adult)
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To work with colleagues and act as a team member to contribute to the delivery and design of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, responding to students’ needs as a member of a teaching team.
- To participate in, and initiate, teaching and scholarship in accordance with the School/Faculty objectives.
- To actively seek to engage with the student experience and enhance student employability and enterprise opportunities.
- To support the School in its marketing, outreach and widening participation activities.
Senior Teaching Fellow in Nursing (Adult)
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To work with colleagues and act as Module Coordinator (or equivalent), contributing to the delivery and design of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and responding to students’ needs as a member of a teaching team.
- To participate in and initiate teaching in accordance with the School and Faculty objectives.
- To actively seek to engage with the student experience and enhance student employability and enterprise opportunities.
- To support the School in its marketing, outreach and widening participation activities.
- To lead a key area of School activity, such as Course Leadership or an equivalent academic or administrative role.
Hybrid working arrangements can be discussed locally. However, successful candidates will be required to work on campus during their induction period. We welcome conversations regarding preferred working patterns.
The micro-teach and interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Thursday 20 August 2026.
We have the following positions available:
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A total of 1.2 FTE working a variety of hours, on a 2 year fixed term contract
- A total of 0.5 FTE working a variety of hours, on a 1 year fixed term contract
Please specify in your covering letter which role you are applying for and how many hours you would like to work.
For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.
If you have any queries regarding these positions, please contact Marion Moffatt and Lucy Merry-Williams at
[email protected]
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
Salary Information:
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.
