Lecturer - Business

Lecturer – Business (0.8 FTE)

Fixed term contract to 16.01.2027 with potential of extension

Grade:
Point 1 £ 41,833 - £50,359 (pro rata 1 FTE) per annum

(Pay award pending 01 September 2026)

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace.

UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Lecturer within our Business team. The successful candidate will collaborate with academic colleagues in delivering the curriculum in subjects such as global management, project management, quality management, digital marketing, data analytics and dissertation supervision.

Normally, you will be based at the Inverness College campus where our business curriculum is delivered. Delivery will be a blend of in person and hybrid.

This role presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching and learning to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice in the teaching of topics relevant to your role. You will be required to be an effective team member able to deliver a high-quality curriculum and educational experience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

You should also be flexible, reflective, innovative, creative, and personally committed to continuing vocational and professional development.

You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided, however some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome. You should possess effective interpersonal skills and have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software packages.

Please note:

The successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.

Final date to receive applications: midnight Sunday 12 July

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 13 July

Interviews (MS Teams) will be held Wednesday 29 July

Please note that UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence for work visas. Applicants must therefore already have the legal right to work in the UK through their own status or visa arrangements. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time.

If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic  or on

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.