Lecturer – Musical and Technical Theatre. Job in Perth Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading Scottish college is looking for a part-time Lecturer in Musical and Technical Theatre. This role involves teaching SCQF Levels 9-10 programmes and requires a relevant degree or significant experience in the creative industry. Candidates should have strong theatre production skills and the ability to collaborate with educational partners. The position offers a competitive salary and is fixed-term until June 2027. The ideal candidate will enhance students' technical and performance skills through immersive learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified creative practitioner with current industry expertise.
• Experience in teaching sound operations and sound design.
• Strong research and practical skills relevant to theater.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students in Musical and Technical Theatre programmes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the department.
• Prepare students for SCQF Levels 9-10 qualifications.

Skills

Theatre production skills

Research and practical skills in a theatre context

Work-based learning experience in a theatre context

Teaching sound operations and sound design

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Lecturer - Musical and Technical Theatre

Part-time, Fixed-Term until 25 June 2027

25 hours per week (0.71FTE)

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.

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.

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.

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

Interviews anticipated to be held week commencing 12 January 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.