Bank Lecturer - Nutrition (Home Economics) Lec-N(HE)

To support our BA Hons Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education Programme

Part Time, Fixed Term, Variable Hours

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 experienced individuals to support us with the delivery of the BA Honours Degree in Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education. This opportunity is specifically to join the team who support the delivery of learning and teaching on this programme in the subject area of nutrition. You will have recent industry experience and/or have experience in teaching in this subject area.

This bank role will contribute to the delivery of modules on the programme so will involve a weekly teaching commitment each semester although there is some flexibility within the role which can be explored.  

This innovative degree provides an undergraduate route to a teaching qualification for Secondary Home Economics in Scotland. The degree was developed in consultation with the profession to provide graduates to address the national shortage in Home Economics teachers. The programme has now been established for 5 years and our graduates are now contributing to the profession in schools. We are seeking to enhance our team with an inspiring teacher of Home Economics with evidence of leading curricular innovation in school and ensuring success for pupils in SQA exams for this exciting role.

A knowledge of online Virtual Learning Environments is desired, but training will be provided.

If you wish to be considered for this appointment, click on ‘Apply’ and complete the on-screen form.  For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jill Elder on 07712404851.  

Closing date: 23:45 on Monday 20^th February 2023

Interviews will provisionally be held week commencing 27^th February 2023

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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