About The Team:
The Forestry and Land-Based Engineering team are based at SRUC Barony Campus, Dumfries, with on-site facilities including the Scottish Forest Industry Technology Centre (SFITC), tree nursery, arboretum, sawmill, drones, and decay detection equipment.
The Opportunity:
SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) is seeking an experienced and passionate Lecturer in Forestry to join our dynamic team at the Barony Campus. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of forestry and arboriculture higher education. Contributing to a vibrant, industry-led programme that supports learners and the wider sector.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in the forestry or arboriculture industry, including sustainable tree and forest management, tree science, and grant applications. You will also have a strong track record of working to deadlines within commercial forestry and arboriculture sectors.
In this role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of an innovative HE programme for forestry and arboriculture education and training. Planning and preparing engaging, inclusive learning experiences will be central to your work, and you will collaborate effectively with colleagues while also working independently where required.
You will ensure that campus-based and work-based learning programmes meet all relevant contractual and quality assurance requi...