Professorship of Veterinary Science

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for the Professorship of Veterinary Science. The postholder will also serve as Head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine for five years in the first instance, with renewal options, providing strategic vision and leadership for one of the world’s leading centres of veterinary teaching, research and clinical excellence.

Candidates will have an outstanding international research record in veterinary science or related areas and demonstrated

Qualifications

• Outstanding international research record in veterinary science or related area.
• Demonstrated academic and research leadership experience.
• Experience leading successful research programmes and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach and conduct research in veterinary science.
• Lead the Department of Veterinary Medicine as Head for five years in the first instance.
• Provide strategic and intellectual leadership for the department.

Skills

Academic leadership

Research leadership

Strategic vision

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The Board of Electors to the Professorship of Veterinary Science invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work is connected with veterinary science (ideally in research aligned with One Health) to take up appointment in 2027. In addition to serving as Professor of Veterinary Science, the postholder will serve as Head of Department of Veterinary Medicine (for five years in the first instance, with the option for renewal), providing strategic vision, intellectual direction, and transformational leadership for one of the world's leading centres of veterinary teaching, research, and clinical excellence. The Department of Veterinary Medicine is the Veterinary School of the University of Cambridge, the highest-rated research university in the United Kingdom, and one of the top five research universities in the world. The Department has a national and international reputation for excellence in veterinary science and education and recently ranked fourth in the world in the Top QS Universities rankings. With a renewed commitment to veterinary education from the University, the Department is entering a period of significant change and renewal, providing an opportunity for the new Head to shape the future of veterinary medicine at Cambridge and reinforce its position as a global leader in veterinary science, research and clinical innovation.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in veterinary science or a related area, together with demonstrable academic and research leadership experience, including substantial experience of leading successful research programmes, delivering high-quality teaching, and fostering excellence across research, education and ideally also clinical service environments.

Candidates should also bring demonstrable experience leading, or contributing significantly to, successful external accreditation processes. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of veterinary medicine and the evolving needs of the veterinary profession, together with the vision, ambition and enthusiasm to lead the Department through transformational change and renewal. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration.

As Head of Department, the postholder will provide strategic and intellectual leadership, setting the Department's academic direction and long-term vision.

They will foster a culture of excellence, innovation, collegiality and inclusive, values-driven leadership across teaching, research and clinical domains.

The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Salary on appointment will be determined by the Vice-Chancellor at an appropriate point on the University's salary spine for grade 12, taking into account the criteria for the respective contribution band.