Lecturer - Engineering

HIJOBS; Thurso; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking an Engineering Lecturer to deliver quality learning at their Thurso or Stornoway campus. The ideal candidate should have SCQF level 7-12 qualifications and a teaching qualification such as TQFE or PGDE. Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and problem solving are essential, along with teaching experience. An attractive salary range of £41,833 - £50,359 is offered, alongside additional benefits including a membership discount and occupational sick pay.

Benefits

10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Occupational sick pay scheme

Family friendly leave provisions

Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes

Employment Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering learning, teaching, and assessment to groups of students.
• A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of learning, teaching, and assessment within subject areas.
• Support curriculum development and provide specialist advice.
• Contribute to subject area review and evaluation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Numeracy

Education

SCQF level 7-12 qualification

Teaching qualification (TQFE, PGDE or equivalent)

Masters in Education (or working towards)

Job description

We are seeking an Engineering Lecturer to be based at our Thurso or Stornoway campus.

Responsibilities

The post holders will be 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.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

The suitable candidates will hold SCQF level 7-12 qualification, normally above the level being taught and in a relevant subject area to the course and a Teaching qualification, preferably TQFE, PGDE or equivalent, Masters in Education and / or working towards. You should have experience in delivering learning, teaching and assessment of groups of students. Excellent skills in communication and collaboration, teamwork, critical and creative thinking, problem solving and numeracy.

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

Salary: £41,833 - £50,359 per annum, pro rata, plus Islands Allowance if based at Stornoway

Location: Thurso or Stornoway

Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week, Permanent

Closing Date: 12pm, Friday 16th January 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