Working at Dumfries and Galloway College

About Dumfries and Galloway College

Our College is located in the beautiful South of Scotland, the gateway to three countries - Scotland, England and Ireland; the perfect location to learn, live and explore.

The main campus is situated in Dumfries (the capital of the Region), the College has another campus in the town of Stranraer, 75 miles to the west of Dumfries.

College History

• Dumfries & Galloway has a population of approximately 148,000.
• The largest town in the region is Dumfries with a population of 31,600. Followed by Stranraer (10,800 pop.) and Annan (8,300 pop.). All other settlement areas have populations of 4,500 or less.
• The population density is approx 60 people per square mile compared with the Scottish average of 168.
• The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and forestry with a range of light industries and tourism making significant contributions. There are numerous small art and craft enterprises that thrive across the Region.
• The two major roads in the region are the M74 and the A75 (a euro route to Northern Ireland).
• The coastline of Dumfries and Galloway stretches for over 200 miles. Scotland's most southerly point is The Mull of Galloway. On a clear day, Ireland, The Isle of Man and Cumbria in England are all visible!

Campus sites

Our campus sites reflect the commitment of the College in serving the needs of the whole of the Region. The College has an average of 9,000 students per year - 15% full-time and 85% part-time/other attendance. Approximately 20% are west of the Region based.

Various staff are members of committees / forums / groups and associations that are the catalysts of regional economical and social development. This membership provides the College with essential information that together with local and national research statistics ensures our continuous developing curriculum.

Located in the beautiful South-West Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway College has a student population of around 6,000 full and part-time students.

Primarily a College of Further Education we also have successful links with Higher Education Institutions as a partner on the unique multi institutional Crichton University Campus.

The College is committed to meeting the different needs of the diverse communities we serve and is developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching and partnership to respond to the challenges of our rural environment. This role offers the opportunity to join our curriculum management team in leading the ongoing development of our service.