Lecturer in Animal Health
£37,489 - £42,169 per annum
A minimum of 37 hours per week
Fixed term to cover maternity leave
About the Role:
- Entails the delivery of high-quality teaching within classroom, practical and laboratory settings, assessment and administration for animal health focused modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Supports the development of students to reach their full potential and maximise the opportunities Hartpury offers through academic personal tutoring
- Ideally suited for an early career University lecturer who has some experience but is looking to expand and grow their career
- Requires impactful engagement with research or equivalent scholarly activity to support excellence in teaching and learning and the student experience.
About You:
- Hold a postgraduate degree in animal health sciences or a related topic
- Ideally, you will be near completion of a level 8 qualification or have equivalent professional standing in a relevant subject area.
- Highly motivated, self-reliant and enthusiastic and passionate about delivering the highest quality of teaching, learning and student experience to our animal health students.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and team working skills, along with the ability to manage your own time and work to deadlines.
- Hold a teaching qualification or be willing to complete a teaching development programme.
- Evidence of engagement with research and scholarly activity and a willingness to further develop and contribute to this area as a university academic.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 35 days annual leave entitlement
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (TPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 8th July 2026
Interviews will be held on 17th July 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
