Lecturer - Electrical Installation (UHI Inverness)

Location: Inverness. Application deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2026.

About the role

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university. As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD. UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215-acre site. We are seeking a self-motivated and reliable person who has a passion for Electrical Installation and a desire to pass on their knowledge to the next generation. This role offers the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with the next generation, alongside excellent employee benefits (see below), including over 12 weeks paid annual leave per year. You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply for this role, as full training will be provided. You should be a good communicator and enjoy working with people. You should have good IT skills, including experience using applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject-related software packages. You will deliver Electrical Installation and, if qualified to do so, Electrical Engineering subjects to a diverse range of students at a variety of levels. As a professional member of the teaching staff at UHI Inverness, you will be responsible for the preparation of lessons, teaching students, and the marking and assessment of their work. You will be an effective team member, delivering a high-quality curriculum and an excellent educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Electrical Installation and, if qualified, Electrical Engineering subjects to a diverse range of students at various levels.
• Prepare lessons, teach students, and mark and assess their work.
• Act as an effective team member, delivering a high-quality curriculum and an excellent educational experience.

Requirements

• Pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme