Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Sciences (Nursing) -

You will play a key role in the teaching and support of animal science-, veterinary sciences and veterinary nursing-related modules alongside an established and experienced team. The support within the team will allow those with less experience of teaching to develop these skills in a dynamic but supportive environment. 

You will primarily be involved in delivery of undergraduate animal health-, veterinary sciences and veterinary nursing-related course provision within the department. You may also be involved in delivery of the postgraduate veterinary nursing (post-registration Advanced Veterinary Nursing) programmes within the University. The appointee will be based within the AHBW Department (Veterinary Nursing Section) and will work in collaboration with colleagues from Harper Adams University and the Harper & Keele Veterinary School. 

To undertake this role, you must either be:

a Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS) with at least five years post-registration experience, ora Registered Veterinary Nurse with at least five years post-registration experience 

The main duties of the role include:

Teaching, assessment, administration and development of curriculum content related to the University’s qualifications in animal sciences-, veterinary sciences and veterinary nursing-subjects.Participation in, and development of, the research activity of the department, particularly in veterinary nursing (pedagogy, natural and social science research) up to and including a standard suitable for publication in scientific peer-reviewed journals; Organisation, supervision, and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.Marking and assessment of student assignments, coursework, examinations and practicals.Participation in, and development of, the knowledge exchange and outreach activity of the department, which will include occasional weekend work (e.g., Open Days, public engagement events); All other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post and the salary range of the grade.                          

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion please contact Emily Chapman –Waterhouse, Associate Head of Department via e-mail echapmanwaterhouse@harper-adams.ac.uk or telephone (+44) 1952 815065.  

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk      

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Closing Date: 30 Mar 2025

Department: Academic Staff & Research Degree Studentships

Salary: £39,355 to £48,481 per annum The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience