Lecturer in Veterinary Wellbeing

The University of Surrey offers an excellent, supportive, multidisciplinary environment within which to advance your career. We are seeking an enthusiastic veterinary surgeon with experience in small animal practice, equine practice, and/or veterinary public health for a part-time (0.5 FTE) Lecturer post. 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 vets. About the role  You will use your skills to support theoretical and practical animal health and husbandry teaching across years one and two of the programme, small group clinical skills teaching in years three and four, and veterinary public health teaching in year five of the programme.  You will be expected to support practical assessment across all years of the programme and contribute to academic administrative duties. After appropriate training, you will support the participation of disabled and neurodiverse students in the veterinary programme, including the implementation of reasonable adjustments.  Due to the nature of the role, you will be expected to work on campus at least two days a week. About you Our Lecturers play an important role in influencing the future of the veterinary profession. As such, you will have: A strong understanding of first opinion veterinary practice across small animal, equine and production animal species and/or demonstrated competence in the field of veterinary public health.  A passion for veterinary sciences and a strong commitment to delivering excellent teaching. A strong commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the veterinary profession. Enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexibly and creatively in different contexts, alongside excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.  Previous experience in teaching and supervision of students studying veterinary sciences or related disciplines is desirable. Please note that you will be offered at either Lecturer A or Lecturer B level depending on your experience (see job profile for further details). The pro rata salary range (inc. 10% VMA) for a Lecturer A starts at £21,012. The salary range (inc. 10% VMA) for a Lecturer B starts at £25,071. Further Information To apply please submit a CV. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the role. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Charlotte McCarroll, Section Lead, Veterinary Sciences (c.mccarroll@surrey.ac.uk) or Dr Martha Betson, Head of Department, Comparative Biomedical Sciences (m.betson@surrey.ac.uk). Interviews will be held w/c 12th Feb. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.   Induction Commitment All new staff, whether full-time or part-time, are expected to be physically present on campus for a minimum of four days each week during their initial four to six months of employment. The duration will vary depending on individual with minimum duration being 4 months and maximum duration being 6 months. This requirement is adjusted on a pro-rata basis for part-time staff members. For those on remote contract, a separate programme of on-campus commitment is being developed.