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Lecturer - Social SciencesPerth College UHI • Perth, Scotland
Lecturer - Social Sciences

Lecturer - Social Sciences

Perth College UHI • Perth, Scotland
14 days ago
Salary
£41,833.00 yearly
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Summary

Lecturer – Social Sciences

Part Time, Fixed Term until 25 June 2027

Variable Hours

Salary £41,833 - £50,359 per annum, pro rata

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.

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and motivated Lecturers in Social Sciences to join our team. The successful candidates will teach across a range of programmes, from National 5 through to Degree level, delivering high-quality learning experiences that inspire and support student success.

The ideal candidates will have experience of working within Further Education and/or Higher Education and will be able to draw upon their subject expertise and professional experience to enrich learning and teaching. You will be committed to delivering an engaging, student-centred curriculum and supporting learners to achieve their full potential.

You will be educated to Honours Degree level in a relevant subject area, or hold an equivalent professional qualification.

Experience of using Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and other digital learning technologies would be advantageous, although training and support will be provided. The ability to teach in another Humanities discipline would also be desirable, but is not essential.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please click on apply and complete an online application form.

Closing date: 23:45 on Sunday 16 August 2026

Interview’s provisionally to be held on Thursday 27 August 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.

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