UHI North, West and Hebrides

Company

UHI North, West and Hebrides

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.

Location

Any UHI Campus

Hours

10

Type

Fixed Term

Salary

41,833 – £50,359 per annum, pro rata

Lecturer – Health, Social Care & Life Sciences

Job Posted:

24th March 2026

Applications Close:

1st April 2026

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 – Health, Social Care & Life Sciences, to be based at any of our UHI North, West and Hebrides campuses to deliver across a range of courses from SCQF level 4 to 9.

Responsibilities

  • Lecturers are responsible for delivering learning, teaching, and assessment within their subject areas of expertise and related fields of study.
  • They will adopt the nationally agreed-upon professional standards for lecturers to ensure an excellent student experience, with sustained student engagement, thereby promoting 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 10-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 Master’s 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.
  • Applicants must have recent experience of working in the Health, Social Care or Social Work fields of practice and hold up-to-date knowledge and understanding.
  • Experience using digital technologies for learning and teaching is essential.
  • 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

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff – Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email [email protected]