Lecturer in Equine Science

ARU; Writtle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Writtle is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Equine Science. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Equine Science and must hold a degree plus a PhD or professional doctorate. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Occupational pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Travel to work scheme

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a degree plus a PhD or professional doctorate.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach on the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Equine Science courses.
• Feed into other courses as appropriate.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Education

Degree plus a PhD or Professional Doctorate

Job description

Lecturer in Equine Science

Job Category: Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type: Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration: 12 months
Employment Type: Part time
Salary From: £38,000 p.a. pro rata
Salary To: £44,000 p.a. pro rata
Location: Writtle
Faculty / Prof Service: Faculty of Science & Engineering
Closing Date: 07/12/…
Ref No: …

About ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role

The Faculty of Science & Engineering offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including doctoral level studies. Our new Writtle School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences was established in …, and offers undergraduate and postgraduate provision in Veterinary Physiotherapy and Equine Science. We also offer a wide range of post‑graduate courses, short courses and conferences. Our dynamic approach ensures that our students receive a high quality, research‑informed educational experience.

We are looking for a new lecturer for the Equine Sciences portfolio. The post holder will teach on the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Equine Science courses primarily as well as feeding into other courses as appropriate.

Candidates should have a degree plus a PhD or Professional Doctorate (or be near completion within the first 18 months of employment). Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our page for full details.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

In accordance with the UK Government’s immigration points‑based system, this post does not meet the characteristics of a skilled job including salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.