Local Government Council Opportunity: Higher Education Lecturer

Higher education lecturer Current Vacancies

2006-11-25:

Higher education lecturers teach students aged 18 and over in universities and colleges.

They also conduct research and have administrative duties.

Lecturers teach students on courses leading to a range of qualifications, such as: BTEC - SQA higher national awards; degrees; postgraduate awards; and professional qualifications.

Lecturers also deliver seminars to smaller groups of students.

preparing lectures and practical demonstrations - assessing students work and their progress - acting as personal tutor to a number of students - assisting the work of new lecturers - Teaching hours vary in other institutions.

Many lecturers work part-time.

Depending on the subject taught, most lecturers work indoors in lecture theatres, halls, seminar and tutorial rooms, or in laboratories, workshops or hospital wards.

In old universities this can be to senior lecturer, head of department and head of faculty.

In new universities and colleges it can be to senior lecturer and principal lecturer. Some experienced lecturers take on extra work such as: consultancy; writing; editing; broadcasting; and conference work.

See the University and College Lecturers Union NATFHE for further details about pay and conditions.

Senior lecturers can earn between 28,000 and 37,000 a year.
Principal lecturers might earn between 36,000 and 45,000 a year. (Permalink)