UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Lecturer - Health, Social Care & Life Sciences
| Reference no. | NWH HSC 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £41,833 - £50,359 per annum (pro rata) |
| Duration | Fixed Term |
| Working hours | 10 hours |
| Location | Any UHI campus |
| Closing Date | Monday 6th April 2026 12 noon |
A college + university like no other
With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.
Position: We are seeking a Lecturer - Health, Social Care & Life Sciences, to be based at any of our UHI North, West and Hebrides campuses to deliver across a range of courses from SCQF level 4 to 9.
Responsibilities: Lecturers are 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.
Lecturers will work together as a cohesive and collaborative team within their subject areas
and across both faculties within UHI North, West and Hebrides, and across the UHI partnership. The lecturer is key in ensuring a holistic approach in supporting every student to succeed jointly with professional service staff.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidate will hold an SCQF 10-Level 12 qualification, normally above the level being taught and in a relevant subject area to the course, a teaching qualification, preferably TQFE, PGDE or equivalent, or a Masters in Education. Along with a proven track record of effective planning to deliver engaging learning, teaching, assessment and supervision, successful candidates must be good communicators who are self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to problem solve and work independently. Applicants must have recent experience of working in the Health, Social Care or Social Work fields of practice and hold up-to-date knowledge and understanding.
Experience using digital technologies for learning and teaching is essential.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Salary: £41,833 - £50,359 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Any UHI campus
Working Hours: 10 hours, Fixed Term
Closing Date: Monday 6th April 2026 12 noon
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
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.