Teaching Fellow in Animal Health and Disease

The Harper and Keele Veterinary School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to support the delivery of veterinary sciences modules within the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery programme. Reporting to the programme director, the post holder will contribute to a variety of lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical teaching activities in the programme, with a focus on content which develops student understanding of the principles and mechanisms of veterinary disease. Accordingly, expertise or keen interest in veterinary pathology, animal health sciences and veterinary disease would be advantageous for this role. This role would suit somebody looking to develop an academic career or as preparation for those looking to further postgraduate veterinary training in this area.

A unique partnership between two outstanding universities, the Harper and Keele Veterinary School brings together two distinctive institutions with a track record of excellence in teaching and student experience to provide an exciting new opportunity for veterinary students to train within rural Staffordshire and Shropshire. Pooling the ambitions, experience and resources of both universities, the Harper and Keele Veterinary School represents a unique step forward in the provision of veterinary medicine in the UK.  

The appointee will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the School’s widening access to the veterinary profession for students from all backgrounds and to embrace and engage in the School’s culture of innovation in teaching and learning.  

To be successful you will require a degree or higher qualification in a veterinary and animal health sciences area.

This role will require regular travel between Keele University and Harper Adams University campuses for teaching delivery and administrative duties. The role will require liaising with academic colleagues at both Harper Adams and Keele universities. 

The Harper & Keele Veterinary School is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The Harper & Keele Veterinary School values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments, we welcome applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.  

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider. 

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

For informal enquiries: Dr Vicki Waring, Email: vwaring@hkvets.ac.uk

please note applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 14 April 2024

Interviews will be held on: 23 April 2024

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