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Scots/Doric Language Development Worker, Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture

Doric/North-East Scots is central to North-East culture and identity. Through the Elphinstone Institute’s research, teaching, and community engagement work, we aim to support its vitality and enhance its status in public, academic, and private life. Building on our existing public-facing work, the appointment of a dedicated Scots/Doric Language Development Worker further demonstrates the Institute’s commitment to the language and deepens the University’s commitment to the region. Working within the framework of our Scots/Doric Language Plan the post holder will both sustain our existing public-facing programme of activities and projects and develop the new exciting ideas and initiatives needed to sustain this vital aspect of local identity. 

School/Section
Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture
Division
Elphinstone Insitute
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£32,546 - £36,130
Ref No
LAN142A
Closing Date
17-APR-2025

Programme Manager (Student Management), Digital & Information Services

The University of Aberdeen is embarking on a transformational journey to enhance and modernise its Student Management System (SMS). As part of this ambitious programme, we aim to simplify and standardise processes, adopt modern technologies, and ensure a seamless student experience.

School/Section
Digital & Information Services
Division
IT Services
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£46,735 - £55,755
Ref No
ITS292A
Closing Date
10-APR-2025

Teaching Fellow in Dental Therapy, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Dental Therapists for the position of Teaching Fellow in Dental Therapy at the Institute of Dentistry located within Aberdeen Dental Hospital. This role will be ideal for a skilled Dental Therapist who would like to expand their clinical repertoire by teaching and favourably influencing the education of the next generation of dental students. The position is available as 0.6 Full time equivalent i.e. three days per week. Opportunities to work on a term-time only basis (41 weeks per year) will be possible for the successful applicant, at their request. Teaching sessions will be timetabled to complement existing timetabled Clinical Skills Teaching Room and Student Clinic sessions which follow a regular weekly pattern.

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Dentistry
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£38,249 - £45,413
Ref No
DEN054A
Closing Date
15-APR-2025

Senior Lecturer & Director of Professional Legal Education, Law

The School of Law is looking to appoint a part-time (0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE)) Senior Lecturer to act as Director of Professional Legal Education.  The successful candidate will be expected to act as Programme Lead for the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and to seek to further develop the School’s Professional Legal Education portfolio. 

School/Section
Law
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 8
Salary
£59,139 - £66,537 pro rata
Ref No
LAW081A
Closing Date
09-APR-2025

SCREDS Clinical Lecturer in General Practice, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The University of Aberdeen is committed to the Scottish Clinical Research Excellence Development Scheme (http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/specialty/scottish-academic-training-(screds).aspx) and the long-term aim of nurturing and developing future clinical academic leaders. 

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Clinical Lecturer
Salary
£48,288 - £85,402
Ref No
IHS167A
Closing Date
25-MAY-2025

Energy Manager, Estates & Facilities

The University of Aberdeen is looking to recruit an experienced energy management professional. The successful candidate will join the Estates & Facilities directorate as Energy Manager and will lead a team of energy and controls professionals. This is an exciting time to be joining the University, and the new Energy Manager will have a key role to play as the University charts its way towards achieving its Net Zero ambitions.

School/Section
Estates & Facilities
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Academic
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£46,735 - £55,755
Ref No
EST396A
Closing Date
06-APR-2025