A college + university like no other
With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.
Position:
We are seeking a Lecturer – Environmental Science, to be based at any of our NWH college campuses.
Responsibilities:
Lecturers are 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.
Lecturers will work together as a cohesive and collaborative team within their subject areas
and across both faculties within UHI North, West and Hebrides, and across the UHI partnership. The lecturer is key in ensuring a holistic approach in supporting every student to succeed jointly with professional service staff.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
The suitable candidate will hold an SCQF Level 7-Level 12 qualification, normally above the level being taught and in a relevant subject area to the course, a teaching qualification, preferably TQFE, PGDE or equivalent, or a Masters in Education. Along with a proven track record of effective planning to deliver engaging learning, teaching, assessment and supervision, successful candidates must be good communicators who are self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to problem solve and work independently.
Experience using digital technologies for learning and teaching is essential.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Salary: £41,833 – £50,359 per annum per annum, pro rata
Location: Any NWH location
Working Hours: 6 hours 15 minutes per week (Evenings)
Contract: Fixed term for 1 academic year
Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026
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
To Apply:
For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff – Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email [email protected]
In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI North, West and Hebrides is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.