Engineering Lecturer

UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides.

To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Reference no.

Reference no. NWH ENG 01

Salary range

Salary range £41,833 - £50,359 per annum, pro-rata. Plus Islands Allowance if based at Stornoway

Duration

Duration Permanent

Working hours

Working hours 17.5 hours per week

Location

Location Thurso or Stornoway

Closing Date

Closing Date 12pm, Friday 16th January 2026

Position: We are seeking an Engineering Lecturer to be based at our Thurso or Stornoway campus.

Responsibilities: The post holders will be responsible for the delivery of learning, teaching and assessment within their subject areas of expertise and related fields of study. They will embrace the nationally agreed professional standards for lecturers to ensure an excellent student experience with sustained student engagement to ensure high learner satisfaction and successful student outcomes. Lecturers report to the curriculum manager and will support curriculum development, provide specialist advice and proactively contribute to subject area review and evaluation.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold SCQF level 7-12 qualification, normally above the level being taught and in a relevant subject area to the course and a Teaching qualification, preferably TQFE, PGDE or equivalent, Masters in Education and / or working towards. You should have experience in delivering learning, teaching and assessment of groups of students. Excellent skills in communication and collaboration, teamwork, critical and creative thinking, problem solving and numeracy.

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

Benefits of working for us:

• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme