Lecturer in Veterinary Sciences (Maternity Cover)

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The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a veterinary degree and MRVCS for a part-time (0.6 FTE) Lecturer post (fixed-term contract). The successful applicant will join a team of fellow professionals within the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine committed to providing excellence in teaching for the benefit of a new generation of vets.

In the role you will:

• Use your skills to support theoretical and practical teaching, including in animal husbandry and veterinary sciences across years one and two of the programme, clinical teaching in years three and four and veterinary public health teaching in year five of the programme.
• Support written and practical assessment across all years of the programme and contribute to academic administrative duties.
• Support delivery and administration of the programme assessment strategy and accreditation requirements.

About you

Our Lecturers play an important role in influencing the future of the veterinary profession. As such, you will have:

• A thorough understanding of basic and applied veterinary sciences and clinical veterinary subjects.
• A passion for veterinary 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.
• Experience of teaching in an educational or professional setting.

To support the needs of the programme your working days will be Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

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 Martha Betson, Head of Department, Comparative Biomedical Sciences (m.betson@surrey.ac.uk) or Esther Lingard, Section Lead, Veterinary Sciences (e.lingard@surrey.ac.uk).

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).

Further details

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