Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Animal Science

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Animal Science

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.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Animal Science lecturer to join our Animal Science team to support the delivery of high quality, innovative teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum.

Our Animal Science and Animal Management courses have seen substantial growth in student numbers on our most recently validated courses, with new and exciting content to deliver. The ideal candidates will have in-depth knowledge in one or more aspects of Animal Science, particularly in zoo, wildlife management and conservation, although applicants from a range of industry or academic backgrounds will be considered.

The candidate should hold a Masters or PhD in Animal Science or a related subject or be working towards a postgraduate qualification. Additionally, previous relevant academic, industry experience and an understanding of conducting academic research would be advantageous. 

Within this varied role, you will be required to design, implement, assess, support and evaluate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will be part of well established, professional, experienced and supportive team of specialists, already teaching on a variety of programs.

The appointees will be also expected to play a vital role in our commitment to widening participation and recruiting students from all backgrounds.

It is expected that interviews will take place on 8 November

This role will suit a full-time applicant, or equally someone looking for a fractional contract. Please clearly state on your application form how many hours you wish to apply for.

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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.