Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Animal Health

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARUs research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UKs Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UKs leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a vibrant workplace and our University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally. Recently the recipient of the Time Higher Education University of the Year award and a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) gold award, ARU is a rising star in the UK and internationally. We have ambitious plans for the future and we are determined that our students and staff will realise their full potential. Our main campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and Writtle have been transformed with major capital investment. With an annual turnover of over £m, we are a major force for higher education and one of the largest universities in the East of England.

The Faculty of Science & Engineering e offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including doctoral level studies. Were a small and specialist School with a vision that prioritise applied research with excellence in learning and teaching. You will ensure high standards of teaching, whilst adhering to quality assurance standards, and provide an excellent student experience.

About the Role:

The Faculty of Science & Engineering offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including doctoral level studies. Our new Writtle School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences was established in , and offers undergraduate provision in Animal Science and Management. We also offer a wide range of post-graduate courses, short courses and conferences. Our dynamic approach ensures that our students receive a high quality, research informed educational experience. 

Full or Part time, up to 37 hours per week. We are looking for a new lecturer/senior lecturer for the Animal Health portfolio. The post holder will teach on the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Animal Science and Management courses primarily as well as feeding into other courses as appropriate. You will also be expected to contribute to the supervision of research students.

With a PhD or professional doctorate (completed or nearing completion within 18 months) in a related discipline. You will be committed to research and prepared to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams, as well as developing your personal research activities. You will possess excellent communications skills and will demonstrate a flexible approach to work.

We are fully committed to Athena SWAN, equality and diversity principles. We are keen to promote women in science and are keen to accommodate staff with family or caring responsibilities. Flexible working requests are welcomed. All staff are encouraged to work in an manner adopting work patterns which best suit the needs of the individual and the institution.

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It is expected that interviews will take place on 8 November

ARU are committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors and provides a safe physical environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship under the point-based system and is therefore only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes: 

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.