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 – Physics, 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.

To Apply:

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