Lecturer in Canine Behaviour
Publicerad 2024-09-17
This role is ideally suited for an early career University lecturer who has some experience but is looking to expand and grow their career. The role will entail module leadership and lecture delivery across a number of animal modules, but in particular feeding into our BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training (Clinical) and BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) programmes. You will become a key member of the team as we continue to expand our curriculum, especially teaching in areas around animal behaviour, training and welfare. 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. 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 hold a teaching qualification or be willing to complete one within two years of appointment. You will possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area, with a PhD being desirable, and we are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a background in canine / companion animal behavior and welfare. A professionally recognised training qualification (e.g. with ABTC, APBC) would be highly desirable, or a willingness to develop in this field. Relevant industry experience within the subject field would be an advantage. Be highly motivated with a commitment to the highest quality of teaching and learning. Supporting higher education programme delivery, you will be highly enthusiastic and professional. A candidate with excellent communication skills, and with experience and the ability to work professionally with industry contacts across subject areas would be welcomed. We offer a fantastic package of including :
Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme Generous pension scheme (TPS) Employee Discounts Scheme Onsite fitness facilities Support for continuous professional development Flexible working opportunities available Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
