Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

Perth College UHI; Perth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth College UHI seeks an Engineering Lecturer to support the delivery of a growing engineering portfolio. The role involves teaching across broad engineering disciplines, developing materials and supervising projects, with both on‑campus and online delivery, including international components.

Candidates should hold a master’s degree in engineering and bring industry and teaching experience, plus strong communication and teamwork skills to shape the next generation of engineers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering related discipline (minimum).
• Industry experience would be a strong advantage.
• Previous teaching experience and ability to teach across broad engineering disciplines is desirable.
• Strong commitment to learners and current engineering industry requirements; good communication and team working skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical engineering teaching across levels 7–10.
• Prepare learning, teaching and assessment materials.
• Supervise student project work and contribute to programme development.
• Develop and deliver online teaching and our international programme portfolio, including in‑country teaching in China.

Education

Master's degree in Engineering related discipline

Job description

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 mechanical engineering 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.

Sponsorship will not be available for this role.

Interviews to take place on: Thursday 05 November 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.