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The role
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with some educational experience for a full-time fixed-term post of Lecturer. The successful applicant will join a team of fellow professionals within the School of Veterinary Medicine committed to providing excellence in teaching for the benefit of a new generation of veterinary surgeons and scientists.
The role will involve a range of responsibilities including:
- Delivery of high-quality, creative and evidence-based teaching activities, critically reviewing learning approaches, and implementing innovative assessment and pedagogical practices.
- Creation and maintenance of engaging learning materials and module design.
- Coordination and quality assurance of teaching and student support provision while contributing to curriculum development and programme innovation for a new accelerated bioveterinary science programme.
- Support of the School’s educational administrative duties and working closely with academic staff and students
- Engagement with pedagogical research and collaborative academic projects to ensure teaching practice remains current, relevant, and responsive to sector developments.
About you
Our Lecturers play an important role in influencing the future of the veterinary profession. As such, you will have:
- A passion for veterinary medicine and bioveterinary sciences and a strong commitment to delivering excellent teaching.
- Enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexibly and creatively in different contexts are essential, alongside excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- A veterinary qualification or related biological science would be desirable.
- Experience of teaching in an educational or professional setting and development of teaching materials is essential.
What we can offer
In return we offer a generous salary with a 10% salary uplift for MRCVS registered applicants, CPD budget, pension, relocation assistance, flexible working options including job share, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. We are proud to support flexible working and are happy to consider applications from candidates interested in flexible working patterns.
Further Information
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter. You will also be asked to complete an application form to help us assess your suitability for the position.
Informal enquiries about the role can be made to Dr Charlotte McCarroll (c.mccarroll@surrey.ac.uk), Associate Head of School (Education) or Dr Francesca Contadini (f.contadini@surrey.ac.uk), Programme Lead for Accelerated Bioveterinary Science.
Induction Commitment
We wish to create the conditions for success for our new starters in the Vet School, by facilitating their growth and development within our institution. All new starters who are on a local/Guildford contract are expected to be physically present on campus for 80% minimum of their working week during their initial four to six months of employment (the duration will vary depending on individual role).