Lecturer – Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £41,833 - £50,359 per annum (Pay award pending 01 September 2026)

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.

For further information or to arrange a telephone conversation about this opportunity view our recruitment page for contact details.

Closing date: 23:45 on Friday 24 July 2026

Interview date: Thursday 06 August 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.

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