Teaching Fellow in Marine Microbiology

Employment type: Fixed-term contract (to 30 September 2026)

Closing date: 16 April 2023 

Interview date: 02 May 2023 

The University of Portsmouth is an ambitious institution with a track record of success. One of only four universities in the south east of England to achieve a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework and ranked in the top 150 in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

As the result of continued investment in the School of Biological Sciences, we are seeking to appoint a fixed term Teaching Fellow to join our top-rated School (ranked 4th in the Guardian League Table 2020-21) to contribute to our Biology course in the highly popular Marine and Microbiology modules. We take immense pride in the quality of teaching and support we offer students and the scientific research that underpins it.

We are seeking to appoint a Marine Microbiologist with a proven track record of educating and supporting students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. 

The successful applicant will have the desire to develop the pedagogy of Bioscience education and with expert knowledge and experience in the area of Marine Microbiology. In addition, you would be expected to teach across areas of general Biology in line with the needs of the School.

For general enquiries regarding the post, please contact Dr Fiona Myers, Interim Head of School (fiona.myers@port.ac.uk).

The University of Portsmouth believes this role may be eligible for sponsorship with UKVI under the Skilled Worker Route visa. Please familiarise yourself with the requirements set out before applying for this role. If you are unable to meet the requirements for sponsorship you will need to confirm details of an alternative visa to work in the UK when applying for this role. 

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 all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

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For detailed information about the vacancy: ZZ007188-1 - Teaching Fellow in Marine Microbiology.docx

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