Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Skills (Maternity Cover)

Starting salary: £48,149 (Incremental progression) Grade 8

Full-time 1.0 FTE (Part-time), 1-year Fixed Term Maternity Cover

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the staff team at Harper & Keele Veterinary School as a Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Skills on a one-year fixed term maternity cover contract. With this exciting opportunity, the post holder will have an important role in the practical and theoretical teaching and assessment of veterinary clinical skills content across the Harper & Keele BVetMS curriculum. The Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Skills will ensure coordination of veterinary clinical skills training across the programme. The successful candidate must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) (or be eligible for registration without the requirement to sit the membership examination). The candidate should also have previous experience in Higher Education and clinical experience of veterinary practice across the animal species. 

In addition to teaching, you will be required to undertake other academic duties such as assessment, student support and student recruitment, working as part of the team as well as independently. You will also be expected to be active in scholarship in line with the School’s strategic themes. 

The School recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery (Keele campus only)
• Health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility) 

Both Harper Adams University and Keele University are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale for the grade.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School launched in 2020. Combining a strong pedigree in animal sciences, veterinary nursing, veterinary physiotherapy and agricultural sustainability at Harper Adams University with the established reputation that Keele University proudly boasts in life sciences and human medicine, the School's model of veterinary education has strategic partnership at its very core.  Further information can be found at harperkeelevetschool.ac.uk.

How to Apply

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Both universities value 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 the University welcomes 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. For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Philip Robinson, Deputy Head of School, at p.robinson3@hkvets.ac.uk. Applications to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing date: 13 April 2025

Interviews will be held on: 29 April 2025

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