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 21 live vacancies across 2 institutions, including Harper Adams University and University of Lancashire. Advertised salaries range from £23,660 to £59,966 a year.

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

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Buildings Cleaner

University of Lancashire · Professional Services

Preston Fixed-term £23,660–£25,423 / year
Posted 19 Oct
Closes 9 Nov 2026
Posted 19 Oct
Closes 9 Nov 2026

Finance Operations Manager (Treasury & Compliance)

University of Lancashire · Financial Services

Preston Permanent £43,099–£49,798 / year
Posted 16 Oct
Closes in 13 days
Posted 16 Oct
Closes in 13 days

Lecturer in Paramedic Practice

University of Lancashire · School of Health, Social Work and Sport

Preston Permanent £43,099–£49,798 / year
Posted 15 Oct
Closes in 10 days
Posted 15 Oct
Closes in 10 days

Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) - Associate in Veterinary Translational Research (fixed term up to 3 months)

Harper Adams University · Support Staff

Newport Fixed-term Up to £42,250 / year
Posted 15 Oct
Closes in 2 days
Posted 15 Oct
Closes in 2 days

Professor of Restorative Dentistry

University of Lancashire · School of Medicine and Dentistry

Preston Permanent Competitive
Posted 14 Oct
Closes 4 Nov 2026
Posted 14 Oct
Closes 4 Nov 2026

Apprenticeship Administration Coordinator

University of Lancashire · Workforce Development and Skills Team

Preston Permanent £27,241–£30,180 / year
Posted 14 Oct
Closes in 9 days
Posted 14 Oct
Closes in 9 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 22 Nov 2026
Posted 13 Oct
Closes 22 Nov 2026

Facilities Operations Manager

University of Lancashire · Professional Services

Preston Permanent £42,254–£48,822 / year
Posted 13 Oct
Closes 3 Nov 2026
Posted 13 Oct
Closes 3 Nov 2026

Café Supervisor Permanent, 37 hours per week (5 over 7 predominantly Monday to Friday)

Harper Adams University · Support Staff

Newport Permanent £25,804–£25,804 / year
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 2 days
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 2 days

Commonwealth Scholarships: PhD Research Degree- Oct 2027

Harper Adams University · Self-Funded Research Degrees

Newport Fixed-term Commonwealth Scholarship funded
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 3 days
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 3 days

Careers Advisor (Full Time, Permanent)

Harper Adams University · Support Staff

Newport Permanent £35,608–£38,784 / year
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 6 days
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 6 days

Contractor Management and Compliance Officer

University of Lancashire · Estates and Campus Services

Preston Permanent £26,707–£29,588 / year
Posted 10 Oct
Closes in 6 days
Posted 10 Oct
Closes in 6 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

Reader/Associate Professor in Sustainable Livestock Systems and Climate Resilience (0.2FTE, Fixed-term, 36 months, with the possibility of extension subject to funding and project requirements)

Harper Adams University · Academic Staff

Newport · Hybrid Fixed-term £59,966–£59,966 / year
Posted 9 Oct
Closes in 2 days
Posted 9 Oct
Closes in 2 days

Executive Director of Estates and Campus Services

University of Lancashire

Preston Permanent Competitive Salary
Posted 8 Oct
Closes in 13 days
Posted 8 Oct
Closes in 13 days

Lecturer in Anatomy

University of Lancashire · School of Medicine and Dentistry

Preston Permanent £42,254–£48,822 / year
Posted 6 Oct
Closes in 8 days
Posted 6 Oct
Closes in 8 days

Paralegal (Full Time, Maternity cover up to 12 months duration)

Harper Adams University · Office of the University Secretary / Legal Services

Newport Fixed-term £28,778–£31,236 / year
Posted 5 Oct
Closes in 6 days
Posted 5 Oct
Closes in 6 days

Senior Lecturer in Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing

University of Lancashire · School of Vision Sciences

Preston Permanent £50,253–£58,225 / year
Posted 4 Oct
Closes in 6 days
Posted 4 Oct
Closes in 6 days

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