Veterinary Lecturer

SRUC; Mount Pleasant; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary educational institution in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Veterinary Lecturer for the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences. This teaching role involves delivering high-quality education on the BVSci programme, focusing on physiology and veterinary sciences. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Employee benefits include generous leave, enhanced pension contributions, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Generous family leave

Flexible working patterns

Tailored investment in learning and development

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a relevant degree in veterinary medicine or a related life science.
• Experience in delivering veterinary science education is preferred.
• Membership of the RCVS required for Veterinary Lecturer level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality teaching on the BVSci programme.
• Engage with stakeholders and publish impactful scholarly outputs.
• Contribute to the educational mission of the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Skills

Cell biology

Physiological functions and processes

Clinically relevant applications

Education

Degree at SCQF Level 11 or above in relevant discipline

Veterinary degree and RCVS membership for Veterinary Lecturer

Job description

About The Team

School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences

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

Our vision for the SRUC School of Veterinary and Biosciences is to provide a sustainable, resilient foundation for clinical excellence to support the animals and communities at the heart of Scotland’s Natural Economy.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team and contribute to excellence in teaching and research within the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences.

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality teaching on the BVSci programme and allied health programmes. We are particularly interested in candidates with extensive knowledge of physiology to support early-stage veterinary science education through lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical classes.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Cell biology
• Physiological functions and processes of body systems across a range of species
• Clinically relevant applications that integrate with anatomy, pathology, and pharmacology

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, high-quality teaching on the BVSci programme and allied health programmes.
• Produce impactful scholarly outputs.
• Engage with stakeholders and the wider sector, evidenced through publications and other contributions.

The successful candidate will be based at SRUC’s Aberdeen Campus.

We are looking to appoint either a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Veterinary Lecturer, depending on your qualifications, experience and skills.

For full person specification please download the job particulars before you apply for the role.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold a degree at SCQF Level 11 or above in a relevant discipline, such as veterinary medicine, veterinary biosciences, animal sciences, agriculture, or a related life science. Please note: Appointment at the level of Veterinary Lecturer requires possession of a veterinary degree and membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

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

Eligibility for Sponsorship

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

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions (STPS)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• 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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