Lecturer in Animal Therapy

£34,304 - £38,587 per annum (Lecturer Salary Based)

Dependent on qualifications and experience

22.2 hours per week

12 Months Fixed Term to Cover Maternity Leave

About Us:

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role:

• You will be an outstanding individual joining the Department of Animal and Agriculture on a fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
• You will support our teaching provision in the areas of animal therapy and animal science.
• The role will entail module leadership and lecture delivery across a number of animal modules, and you will play an important role in our BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science, BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences and BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science with Therapy programmes.
• As an Academic Personal Tutor, you will support students as they transition into and through Higher Education, enabling them to maximise the opportunities Hartpury offers, and to achieve their full potential.
• A candidate with excellent communication skills, and with experience and the ability to work professionally with industry contacts across subject areas would be welcomed.
• The role requires a passion for educating, influencing and enabling the next generation of graduates to add value to the industry, nationally and globally.
• You will grasp the opportunity to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations and ambitions that will build on current strengths within the department, and across the institution.

About You:

• You will be highly motivated with a commitment to the highest quality of teaching
• You will support higher education programme delivery, hence you will be highly enthusiastic, professional and collegiate.
• You will possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area, with a PhD being desirable.
• Ability to teach animal therapy and allied subjects.
• Relevant industry experience within the subject field would be an advantage.
• You will ideally hold a teaching qualification.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)/(TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave