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About Glasgow Kelvin College:  Glasgow Kelvin College’s ethos derives from its commitment to Excellence, Progression and Enterprise. It seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engage learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and support their progression to employment or to further study. It seeks to develop enterprise in individuals – as a core skill for learning, life and work; and to support enterprise in both organisations and communities – by developing the capacity of both employers and employees and of community representatives.

Making a Difference: Glasgow Kelvin College plays a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and by joining us, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an organisation that creates inclusive progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.

At Kelvin: We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.

Vacancies

Lecturer – Electrical and Electronic Engineering (3 hours per week minimum) Fixed Term until 30 January 2026

Application Deadline:  19th October 2025

Employment Type:  Fixed Term Part Time

Department: Electrical Installation

Location:  Glasgow

Workplace type:  Onsite

Compensation:  £41,833 - £50,359 / year

An opportunity has arisen to support a temporary position within the STEM, Enterprise and Arts Faculty as a Lecturer of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.  The post holder will support excellence in learning through the preparation and delivery of high quality learning, teaching and assessment materials and by supporting learners.  

Key Responsibilities

They will work closely and supportively with other colleagues and partners to deliver excellence in learning.

The role will specifically involve:
  • Teaching and Assessment
  • Curriculum Development
  • Quality and Standards
  • Student Support
  • Continuing Professional Development
It is mandatory for new entrants:
  • who do not possess the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) or equivalent to complete the:
   -  Teaching Essentials Programme within the first 6 months of their employment;
   -  Professional Development Award within 12 to 18 months; and
   -  TQFE thereafter in due course.
  • to be registered with General Teaching Council (Scotland) – provisional or full registration.  
 This post will have a teaching remit at an agreed number of class contact hours (3 hours per week minimum).

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The post holder will be educated to SCQF Level 8 or relevant professional equivalent in engineering; or have significant relevant experience in the specialist area as an alternative to formal qualifications; or an appropriate vocational alternative, a recognised teaching qualification and evidence of Continuous Professional Development.  
 
 You will be required to teach and support students in a wide range of Electrical, Electronic Engineering courses (including relevant STEM based courses) including Access, NC, HNC and HND level.

Knowledge:
Demonstrable knowledge of
  • Engineering courses (including relevant STEM based courses) including Access, NC, HNC and HND level
  • Further Education in Scotland
  • National priorities for education
  • The skills priorities locally
Skills and Competencies:
  • Ability to provide engaging, inclusive and high quality learning and assessment opportunities that meet diverse learning needs
  • Contribute to the development of curriculum delivery
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
  • Ability to initiate innovation and promote change
  • Ability to plan effective and responsive curriculum
  • Ability to undertake partnership work and raise the College’s profile externally.
Experience:
  • Recent practice within Engineering is essential.
  •  Ability to provide flexible and innovative approaches to the delivery of the curriculum, including the use of new learning technologies
  •  Possess effective ICT skills and an understanding of the role of online learning
  •  Previous experience of individual or group guidance/supervision in a formal or informal setting
  •  Relevant industrial or practitioner experience in appropriate discipline
  •  Teaching in a post compulsory education setting and of assessment and moderation in the context of SQA and the National Curriculum 
  • A relevant qualification in Engineering
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