STF Bank - Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing in Portsmouth

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The Role:
We are seeking passionate and industry-informed bank Sessional Teaching Fellows to support teaching and student learning across our Fashion courses. We currently have opportunities available in both Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing.

Applicants should have relevant professional and/or academic experience in their specialist area, alongside the ability to deliver engaging teaching, assessment, and student support within a Higher Education environment. Candidates will be confident working independently, managing their own workload, and contributing to the development of students' academic, creative, technical, and professional skills.

For the Fashion Design opportunity, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in pattern cutting, garment development, garment construction, and contemporary fashion design practices. Experience with digital pattern cutting, 3D garment visualisation, and software such as CLO3D and Adobe Creative Suite would be advantageous.

For the Fashion Marketing opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals with expertise in areas such as fashion marketing communications, branding, consumer behaviour, digital marketing, content creation, trend forecasting, retail, and strategic marketing, supported by current industry knowledge and experience.

Experience of teaching, assessment, and providing constructive feedback within Higher Education is essential for both roles.

If you are passionate about supporting the next generation of fashion professionals and helping students develop the skills needed for successful careers in the fashion industry, we would love to hear from you.

Please review the relevant Job Description for full details of the specific requirements and responsibilities associated with each opportunity before applying.

Interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 03 December 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. Please note this is a two-stage process and you must pass the micro-teach assessment to progress to the interview stage. More details will be sent to you prior to the interview date regarding what to prepare.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Rachel Homewood at rachel.homewood@port.ac.uk

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.