Job Description
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Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering Contract: Permanent
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Hours: Full Time, 35 per week Salary: £43,402 – £52,247 per annum
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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To submit your application for this post, click on ‘Apply’ and complete the on- screen form.
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Sponsorship will not be available for this role.
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Closing date: 23:45 Sunday 25 October 2026
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Interviews to take place on: Thursday 05 November 2026
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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.
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