Engineering Lecturer

At UHI Shetland our Department of Engineering is currently looking for an individual with the passion for developing people working towards Wind Turbine Technical qualifications. The post-holder will design and develop work-based learning solutions to support the skills required by the wind industry.

Experience of working as an electrical or mechanical engineer within a relevant industry area is essential. A useful network of contacts within the wind farm industry is highly desirable.

You must hold qualifications equivalent to, or higher, than those to be developed and delivered in this curricular area. You must be qualified to a minimum SCQF level 7 (SVQ L3 or HNC level) or an equivalent level of qualification in an appropriate field. Possession of current certification is essential.

Ideally, you will have experience in delivering and developing the Further Education curriculum or work-based learning packages, and possession of a teaching qualification is desirable. Assessor and/or verifier units, would also be desirable.

Strong ICT skills will prove a significant advantage and flexibility to teach across multiple renewable disciplines e.g. Photovoltaic, Heat Pumps and Solar Collectors would be desirable.

An effective communicator, and a highly motivated individual, you will have a passion for the subject and the ability to work to deadlines both within a team setting, and independently.

This post is part of UHI partnership TalEntEd project funded for 7 years through the Scottish Government. This project is designed to benefit the wider Scottish island groups, and the post holder will be required to work across our UHI island partners as part of their role.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update with a successful outcome, provide confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK, and satisfactory references prior to starting appointment.

UHI Shetland mirrors National terms and conditions for Lecturers, full details can be found at NJNC Agreements/Guidance

National Scale Point 1 – 5 Lecturer Salary Scales (pro rata) Plus Distant Islands Allowance currently set at £2,742 (pro rata)

More information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification found here.

UHI Shetland

UHI Shetland is the most northern partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, offering well-equipped, modern facilities and provision of a variety of tertiary education courses, applied research, consultancies and knowledge exchange projects together with high-quality accredited and bespoke training.

UHI Shetland is an equal opportunities employer operating a blind recruitment process and will not accept CVs as part of an application.

Please download and complete the application form and return to recruitment.shetland@uhi.ac.uk.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 16 February 2025 at 23:59

It is anticipated that interviews will take place week beginning 24 February 2025 with a start date from April.

Applicants should note that no relocation or interview expenses will be paid.

UHI Shetland, a limited company registered in Scotland, Number SC646337
Registered Scottish Charity Number SC050701

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