Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Training
£22,797 - £33,424 per annum
22.5 hours per week
Permanent
About the Role:
- Entails the design and delivery of high quality inclusive theoretical and practical teaching, to meet learning outcomes for modules on the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training (Clinical) programmes and wider related topics
- Provide student focussed academic personal tutoring, supported by on-campus specialist centres, including the Achievement and Success Centre and the Employability, Skills and Careers Team, to develop industry ready graduates
- Planning, designing and delivery of student assessments followed by marking and moderation of student work in line with Hartpury University’s quality assurance processes
- Requires impactful engagement with research or equivalent scholarly activity to support excellence in teaching and learning and the student experience
About You:
- You will be a dynamic, professional and experienced Animal Training Instructor or Clinical Animal Behaviourist, with extensive and current knowledge of the animal training and behaviour industry
- You may hold professional standing with bodies such as the Animal Behaviour Training Council
- Hold a teaching qualification or be willing to complete a teaching development programme
- Highly motivated, self-reliant and enthusiastic and passionate about delivering the highest quality of teaching, learning and student experience to our animal behaviour and training students
- A record of good interpersonal, communication and team working skills, also the ability to manage your own time
- Have post qualification/industry experience within the subject field, with research practice being advantageous
- 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 (pro-rata)
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme: Teacher 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
- Free entry to seasonal events on campus
- Access to a free shuttle bus covering Gloucester routes
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 30th August 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. To avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as soon as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
