Veterinary Lecturer / Lecturer in One Health

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary institution in Aberdeen is looking for a Veterinary Lecturer to teach and research in the BVSci programme. The candidate should have expertise in Public Health and a Veterinary degree. This role includes developing One Health policies and engaging in teaching and research activities, offering generous leave and pension contributions along with hybrid working solutions.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Generous family leave

Hybrid working solutions

Tailored learning and development

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of topics like antimicrobial resistance and food safety.
• Veterinary degree and RCVS membership required.
• Experience in teaching and research activities is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching and research in veterinary sciences.
• Develop policies linking human and animal health surveillance.
• Engage with various sectors on One Health initiatives.

Skills

Public Health disciplines knowledge

Teaching excellence

Engagement activities

Education

MSc, MVM, or PhD in an animal or veterinary-related discipline

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

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Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

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Job Description:

About The Team:

School of Veterinary Medicine Biosciences

The first new School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland for 150 years.

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has developed an innovative new School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences. We have a clear ambition to ‘promote the resilience of our graduates to sustainably support the animals and rural communities at the heart of Scotland's Natural Economy'.

Wayne Powell, SRUC Principal and CEO. ‘We are an ambitious institution with a bold vision for the future. This is a ground-breaking model to expand access to educational opportunities and broaden the range of potential students who would not ordinarily be able to attend a School of Veterinary Medicine. It will also help solve existing skills shortages across Scotland'.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who can provide excellence in teaching and research to contribute to the school's BVSci programme, as well as allied health programmes.

The candidate will have an extensive knowledge of one or more Public Health disciplines, such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), food safety, and zoonotic disease emergence, to support veterinary science teaching through lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical classes.

We are interested in candidates with expertise in working in One Health across any of the elements of the human-animal-environment interface. Expertise in veterinary science related public health work is desirable. You will develop and deliver high quality teaching and scholarly outcomes as a member of the wider veterinary medicine teaching and research team.

Additional roles may include the development of One Health policies and strategies to link human and animal health surveillance.

It is expected that lecturers will have experience of scholarly and stakeholder/sector engagement activities evidenced through impactful publications and other outputs. Evidence of engagement could relate to a variety of sectors, such as public health, animal health, ecology, or wildlife management, but should demonstrate the implementation of a One Health approach to prevent, limit, or contain a disease or issue of One Health concern. The successful candidate will be based at SRUC's Aberdeen Campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

There are a variety academic routes from postgraduate to post-doctorate level such as an MSc, MVM, or PhD in an animal or veterinary-related discipline that may provide suitable qualification for this role. Evidence of professional development achievements in relation to teaching and/or research is also expected. Appointment as Veterinary Lecturer is dependent on possession of a Veterinary degree and RCVS membership.

Please read the Job Particulars document for full details of the requirements for this role.

Eligibility for Sponsorship

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, depending on candidate circumstances. Please check your eligibility prior to applying for the role.

Admin ref: ANF/SVM/003/25

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.

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