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Academic jobs in Scotland

University jobs in Scotland, home to some of the oldest universities in the world alongside modern institutions and major research institutes.

There are 67 live vacancies across 4 institutions, including Newcastle University, University of Glasgow and Harper Adams University. Advertised salaries range from £26,320 to £150,569 a year.

Institutions in Scotland: University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow.

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SGSAH Head of Strategy and Operations

University of Glasgow · Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH)

Glasgow Fixed-term £61,165–£68,817 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

RIG Strategy Manager

University of Glasgow · Realities and Immersion Glasgow (RIG) / Information Services

Glasgow Permanent £51,258–£59,390 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

Control Room Operator

University of Lancashire · Professional Services

Preston Permanent £28,616–£30,836 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Assistant Professor (Singapore Campus)

University of Glasgow · University of Glasgow Singapore (UGS) — Computing Science

Singapore Permanent Competitive salary will commensurate with experience and agreed on appointment
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 11 days
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 11 days

Lecturer in Scottish Literature (Research & Teaching)

University of Glasgow · School of Critical Studies, College of Arts and Humanities

Glasgow Permanent £41,885–£46,970 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 10 days
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 10 days

Herdsperson Permanent, Full Time (45 hours per week)

Harper Adams University · Support Staff

Newport Permanent £35,700–£38,749 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 4 Jan 2027
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 4 Jan 2027

Fitness Coach

University of Glasgow · UofG Sport

Glasgow Fixed-term £26,320–£27,865 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 3 days

Second Chef (Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday during term time)

Harper Adams University · Support Staff

Newport Permanent £26,615–£28,592 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 2 Nov
Closes in 3 days

Senior Clinical Teacher

University of Lancashire · School of Dentistry

Preston Permanent Clinical Senior Lecturer per annum pro rata
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 9 days
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 9 days

Dental Nurse

University of Lancashire · School of Dentistry

Preston Permanent £27,241–£30,180 / year
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 9 days
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 9 days

Executive Assistant

University of Lancashire · Vice-Chancellor's Office

Preston · Hybrid Permanent £30,986–£35,302 / year
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 7 days
Posted 30 Oct
Closes in 7 days

Paralegal: Governance Officer (Full Time, Fixed Term up to 12 months duration)

Harper Adams University · University Secretary's Office

Newport Fixed-term £26,615–£28,592 / year
Posted 22 Oct
Closes in 2 days
Posted 22 Oct
Closes in 2 days

Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP) PhD

Harper Adams University · Research Degree Studentships

Newport Fixed-term MIBTP PhD Scholarship — see MIBTP website for funding details
Posted 13 Oct
Closes in 9 days
Posted 13 Oct
Closes in 9 days

Self-Funded PhD/MPhil Research Degree- Oct 2027

Harper Adams University · Self-Funded Research Degrees

Newport Fixed-term Self-funded
Posted 9 Oct
Closes 30 Jul 2027
Posted 9 Oct
Closes 30 Jul 2027

Self-Funded PhD/MPhil Research Degree- May 2027

Harper Adams University · Self-Funded Research Degrees

Newport Fixed-term Self-funded
Posted 9 Oct
Closes 28 Feb 2027
Posted 9 Oct
Closes 28 Feb 2027

CURRENT HARPER ADAMS STAFF ONLY: Part-time PhD

Harper Adams University · Research Degree Studentships

Newport Fixed-term Fees waived against the continual professional development fund
Posted 25 Sep
Closes 30 Jul 2027
Posted 25 Sep
Closes 30 Jul 2027

Self funded research degree - Feb. 2027 start (MPhil/PhD) Please state on your application if you are applying for an MPhil or PhD.

Harper Adams University · Self-Funded Research Degrees

Newport Fixed-term Self-funded
Posted 25 Sep
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Posted 25 Sep
Closes 30 Nov 2026