Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. We are a university where everyone belongs, and where students are encouraged to grow, contribute and make a positive difference.
We are a UK top 50 university according to the Times and Sunday Times Guide 2027 and Scotland's top ranked modern in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027.
With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, 90% of our graduates are in employment and/or further study within 15 months, outperforming the sector average - with 76% of graduates in highly skilled occupations (HESA 2026). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships.
We are one of Scotland’s leading universities for supporting learners from the country’s most underrepresented communities, and work closely with graduates and supporters to keep our global alumni community connected. Our modern campuses support 20,000 students from 105 countries, and we are ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table (2025).
Our research is addressing many of today’s biggest global challenges. We are unsurpassed by any other Scottish modern university for the level of research (72%) considered to be world leading or internationally excellent, and our health research is surpassed only by King’s College London for outstanding impact (REF2021).
Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.
The Research Centre for Health (ReaCH) in the School of Health & Life Sciences has an international reputation for delivering high impact research. In the Research Excellence Framework assessment (2021) 91% of GCU’s health related research was formally classified as world-leading or internationally excellent. Moreover, the impact of GCU’s applied health research was classified as ‘outstanding’ and surpassed by only one other UK institution. The University's outstanding record for delivering impact for the common good against the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals was also highlighted in the THE Global Impact Rankings with GCU 1st in Scotland for SDG3, good health and wellbeing.
The School of Science and Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and is one of only two such Schools in Scotland to hold the prestigious Athena Swan Silver Department Award for promoting gender equality and women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) and allied STEMM subjects (surveying, environment and management of all themes) in higher education.
The mission of the Glasgow School for Business and Society is to be internationally recognised for developing responsible leadership practice that benefits business and society. The unique amalgamation of disciplines and expertise allows us to embed social responsibility, sustainability, and inclusivity in all that we teach. We not only prepare students for successful careers but equip them to lead positive change. Our research delivers real impact to the University’s goals of healthy lives, sustainable environments and inclusive societies, and is embedded in our teaching as are the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME), which has recognised the School as a Champion in its leadership role. At the Glasgow School for Business and Society you will be part of a supportive interdisciplinary community that values diversity, creativity and innovation and fosters civic and global partnerships to make real societal change.
As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.
Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.
The University holds the prestigious Athena Swan Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across
different disciplines.
The University holds the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, in recognition of our work to combat racism and support race equality.
As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.
The University also holds the ‘Carer Positive Established’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.
Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.
If you have a query about any of the positions being advertised by Glasgow Caledonian University, or their recruitment processes and timeframes, please contact: recruitment@gcu.ac.uk