"Lecturer in Veterinary Science"

Lecturer in Veterinary Science

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Location: Gatton Campus

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 12 days ago

Job requisition ID: R-50890

School of Veterinary Science

Full-time continuing teaching-focused position

Base salary: $112,572.59–$133,381.10 + 17% superannuation (Academic Level B)

Based at our Gatton Campus

About this opportunity

We are looking for an experienced lecturer to teach into the undergraduate and postgraduate programs in veterinary science and veterinary technology, with a focus on production animal veterinary science. This includes veterinary medicine and surgery, herd health, husbandry and handling, nutrition, and reproduction for the major production animal species.

As a teaching-focused position, leadership in curriculum development and alignment is expected, along with innovation in teaching and assessment design and delivery.

Key responsibilities will include

Teaching

• Design and deliver engaging, evidence-based curriculum using diverse teaching methods for undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary programs.
• Coordinate courses; prepare and teach lectures, tutorials, and practicals; and design effective assessment tasks.
• Collaborate with educational partners and stakeholders to promote effective teaching and ensure courses are engaging, relevant, and contemporary.
• Ensure course quality through evaluations, alignment with industry and educational standards, and support students academically.
• Stay updated within the discipline and engage in ongoing professional learning to enhance teaching practices and maintain curriculum relevance.
• Understand and apply relevant university rules and policies in teaching, ensuring compliance with institutional standards.

Research

• Option to combine discipline-related expertise (veterinary science with a focus on production animals) and scholarship of teaching and learning to support educational research with teaching impact.
• Develop new or improved approaches to quality pedagogical practices and activities that are innovative, documented, and peer-reviewed.
• Actively seek funding to support projects and activities promoting improved pedagogies.
• Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets and other appropriate publications.
• Begin developing a national profile in teaching innovation.

Supervision and researcher development

• Demonstrate a developing track record of achievement in supervision outcomes for honours, coursework, or HDR students and junior staff.
• Engage in responsible conduct of research (where applicable).
• Facilitate development opportunities for supervisees (where applicable).

Citizenship and service

• Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative duties, support colleagues, and uphold university values.

This is a teaching-focused position. For more, view UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ’s Gatton Campus

Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long and rich history – from its roots as an agricultural college, to a WWII field hospital, and since 1990, a vital part of UQ. With this legacy, we proudly support the Queensland Commitment to remove personal, financial, and geographical barriers to education for all Queenslanders.

Today, the campus hosts cutting-edge research and teaching in agriculture, animal science, veterinary science, and the environment. Major infrastructure includes:

• The largest solar research facility in the Southern Hemisphere
• The Queensland Animal Sciences Precinct
• Over 1,000 hectares of farmland

Additional benefits include:

• Genuine career progression through academic promotions
• Access to increased research funding and support via UQ Amplify
• Recognition of prior service at other Australian universities
• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
• $4.1 million UQ Sports facility access
• On-campus childcare, medical clinic, post office, and community garden
• Free parking and intercampus bus

About you

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A degree in veterinary science or equivalent, registrable in Queensland (equivalent foreign qualifications may be considered).
• A research qualification (Master’s or PhD) in veterinary science or a related field.
• Desirable: educational qualifications such as graduate certificates, diplomas, or fellowships.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in production animal veterinary science or dairy herd health.
• Evidence of quality university teaching at 'Day One' competency level in veterinary science or general practice.
• A developing profile of teaching impact and/or clinical education research with quality outputs.
• Involvement in curriculum, pedagogy, or assessment improvement projects, including those with funding.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate on teaching and learning.
• A professional profile that complements the school’s and university’s expertise.

The successful candidate may need to complete pre-employment checks, including right to work, education verification, and mandatory immunisations.

We may support interstate or international relocation, including employer-sponsored work rights. Learn more about living in Queensland.

Questions?

Contact Professor Nigel Perkins at hosvetsci@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, email talent@uq.edu.au, referencing R-50890 in the subject line.

Want to apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents for your application to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

About the selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present a mini-research seminar and mock lecture to the school community prior to their interview. Topics will be provided with sufficient notice.

UQ is committed to providing all candidates an opportunity to attend interviews. For those unable to attend in person, a video interview will be arranged.

Other information

UQ promotes a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process. We recognise some applicants may face challenges that impact their careers and encourage applications from those who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate strong potential.

We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

For accessibility support or adjustments, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Applications close Thursday, June 26th, 2025 at 11:00 pm AEST (R-50890).