Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering, Automation and Robotics
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,833 to £50,359 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Dunfermline, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife College |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
About the Role
Join our dynamic Mechanical Team and support candidates in achieving their learning goals by providing an engaging and effective learning experience. Contribute to the overall success of our curricular area by assisting team members and the Academic and Quality Manager with the evaluation of learning and teaching. Help achieve the operational and strategic objectives outlined in the College Regional Outcome Agreement
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver Learning and Teaching activities to a broad range of learners and in a variety of educational settings.
• Primarily teach candidates in subject areas of mechanical, maintenance and manufacturing engineering as well as mechanical aspects of instrumentation and control
• Evaluate and improve teaching methods and curriculum effectiveness.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance team performance and curriculum quality
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance and achievement
Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.
Qualifications and Experience
• Essential:
o Qualified to HND/Degree (SCQF 8/9) or SVQ Level 4/5 in the relevant vocational area or Highest level qualification in the relevant discipline
o Relevant current academic experience
o Demonstrable experience and practiced skills following a vocational qualification
o Driving License as Travel will be required within Fife
o A vocational qualification in an engineering discipline
• Desirable:
o Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE)
o Experience in mechatronics, instrumentation and control would be highly desirable
o Broad demonstrable experience of curriculum delivery or training
o Proven record of evaluative ability, to recognise areas for improvement and plan for excellence
Skills and Attributes
• Effective communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire, encourage, and motivate students
• Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ academic journeys
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and maintaining high-quality standards
Join our dynamic Mechanical Team and support candidates in achieving their learning goals by providing an engaging and effective learning experience. Contribute to the overall success of our curricular area by assisting team members and the Academic and Quality Manager with the evaluation of learning and teaching. Help achieve the operational and strategic objectives outlined in the College Regional Outcome Agreement
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver Learning and Teaching activities to a broad range of learners and in a variety of educational settings.
• Primarily teach candidates in subject areas of mechanical, maintenance and manufacturing engineering as well as mechanical aspects of instrumentation and control
• Evaluate and improve teaching methods and curriculum effectiveness.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance team performance and curriculum quality
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance and achievement
Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.
Qualifications and Experience
• Essential:
o Qualified to HND/Degree (SCQF 8/9) or SVQ Level 4/5 in the relevant vocational area or Highest level qualification in the relevant discipline
o Relevant current academic experience
o Demonstrable experience and practiced skills following a vocational qualification
o Driving License as Travel will be required within Fife
o A vocational qualification in an engineering discipline
• Desirable:
o Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE)
o Experience in mechatronics, instrumentation and control would be highly desirable
o Broad demonstrable experience of curriculum delivery or training
o Proven record of evaluative ability, to recognise areas for improvement and plan for excellence
Skills and Attributes
• Effective communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire, encourage, and motivate students
• Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ academic journeys
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and maintaining high-quality standards
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