Lecturer - Engineering

Lecturer – Engineering 

Contract: Permanent   

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week  

Salary: £41,833 - £50,359 per annum 

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands. 

We are looking for an Engineering Lecturer with experience in electrical and electronic systems to support the delivery of our expanding team and Engineering programmes.  At UHI Perth we offer a suite of Engineering courses from craft level to degree, SCQF level 4 to 10. You would teach predominately at levels 7 to 10.   

The post includes the development and delivery of online teaching and in‑country in China within our international programme portfolio, as well as on‑campus teaching. 

The campus is well resourced to deliver a first-class learning experience with a well balanced mix of lecture theatres, classrooms, laboratories and training workshops. 

As a lecturer, you will shape the future of the next generation of engineers through your teaching and wider scholarly activity, which may include research and consultancy.  

Within your specialisation, you will prepare learning, teaching and assessment materials; deliver both theoretical and practical teaching; supervise student project work; and contribute to the ongoing development of our engineering programmes.  

Candidates should, as a minimum, hold a master’s degree in an Engineering related discipline. Industry experience would be a strong advantage. Previous teaching experience and ability to teach across broad engineering disciplines is desirable. In addition, you should be a well-motivated self-starter with good communication skills who is able to work effectively with a team. It is essential that you demonstrate a strong commitment to learners and a clear awareness of current engineering requirements within industry. 

To submit your application for this post, click on ‘Apply’ and complete the on- screen form. 

Closing date: 23:45 on Friday 01 May 2026 

Interview date: Thursday 14 May 2026 

This post undertakes regulated work with children and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children.