Lecturer – Musical and Technical Theatre

UHI Perth; Perth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college in Scotland seeks a part-time Lecturer in Musical and Technical Theatre. The role involves teaching and supporting students in diverse programmes such as HNC/D and BA. Candidates should possess a relevant degree or have significant industry experience, particularly in theatre production and sound operations. The successful applicant will collaborate within an innovative department dedicated to creating engaging learning environments. This fixed-term position is available until June 2027.

Qualifications

• Holding a relevant degree or having industry expertise in musical and technical theatre.
• Experience in sound operations and sound design is highly desirable.
• Ability to teach and support students at SCQF Levels 9–10.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students across Musical and Technical Theatre programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues within and outside the department.
• Engage in learning experiences that reflect creative industry practices.

Skills

Theatre production skills

Research and practical skills in a theatre context

Work-based learning experience

Contextual studies knowledge

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Lecturer – Musical and Technical Theatre — Part-time, Fixed-Term until 25 June 2027 — 25 hours per week (0.71 FTE) — Salary: £41,833 - £50,359, per annum, pro-rata.

UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading colleges for Further and Higher Education and a key partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands, Scotland’s newest university.

About the department

The Music Industries and Theatre Arts department is a dynamic and innovative centre for creativity. We deliver immersive, interactive learning experiences that reflect the collaborative nature of the creative industries. Through high-quality, personalised programmes, we help students and professionals develop performance, technical, and industry skills empowering them to thrive in their careers.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Lecturer in Musical and Technical Theatre to join our team. The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree or be an experienced creative practitioner with current industry expertise and applied knowledge of performance and theatre. The ideal candidate would have strengths in:

• Theatre production skills – experience across all sub-disciplines such as teaching sound operations and sound design is highly desirable.
• Research and practical skills in a theatre context
• Work-based learning and experience in a theatre context
• Contextual studies

This role will teach and support students across Musical and Technical Theatre programmes (HNC/D and BA), working collaboratively with colleagues within the department and across the wider institution, including partners at UHI Inverness and Glasgow Kelvin College. Teaching responsibilities will include SCQF Levels 9–10.

Further information

Closing date: 23:45 on Wednesday 17 December 2025.

Interviews anticipated to be held week commencing 12 January 2026.

Compliance

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.