Supply Lecturer - MSc Infection Prevention and Control

UHI Inverness

Location:InvernessSalary:£22.98 to £27.66 per hour (effective from 1 September 2025) ‘As and when’ required, ongoing contractHours:Part TimeContract Type:PermanentPlaced On:22nd August 2025Closes:10th September 2025

Please note the hourly rate is paid for teaching hours / class contact time only.

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 also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.

We are seeking a candidate for a position as lecturer in the MSc Infection Prevention and Control team, to work alongside academic colleagues as part of the delivery of the Microorganisms and Diseases module, and Host Defence and Protection module. You will be based at the Inverness College main campus and work remotely.

This role presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching and learning to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice in the teaching of topics relevant to your role. This will include delivering online tutorials and marking assessments, with some cross-over between modules. It is also expected that you will be able to participate in marking dissertations relevant to microbiology. You will be required to be an effective team member able to deliver a high-quality curriculum and educational experience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided, however some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome. You should possess effective interpersonal skills and have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software packages.

Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.

Application Closing Date: 10 September

Shortlisting will take place on: 11 September

Interviews will be held on the morning of 19 September

If you have any queries about the application process please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210.