Veterinary Principal Lecturer (Clinical Education)

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

We are looking for a Veterinary Principal Lecturer to help us train a new generation of highly skilled veterinary professionals who are passionate about animal welfare.

You will be joining a talented team who are leading the way in modern learning, committed to widening access and participation in veterinary clinical education. The School is developing further research activities and postgraduate teaching opportunities, along with bespoke teaching and research environments. 

You will support the School by providing academic leadership, enhancing the achievement of excellent quality and performance standards, and contributing to the development and implementation of policies and practices to ensure effective deployment of resources. 

You will contribute effectively to the development and provision of undergraduate and postgraduate clinical education within the School. This will include management of the latter years of clinical educational development, delivery and QA&E, and the support, management and development of the academic and operational teams involved. The role will also involve developing and strengthening our relationships and collaborations with our clinical partnership network, as we strive to provide a first-class student experience whilst producing graduates that are clinically competent, resilient and employable. You will provide leadership within the area of veterinary clinical education, helping shape the future development of the curriculum, integrate authentic clinical experiences into teaching and champion evidence-based pedagogies.

About you:

You will have an undergraduate degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science or a related field and a PhD in a relevant subject, along with a formal teaching qualification or membership of the Higher Education Academy. You will have a strong record of successful academic leadership, including programme and curriculum development and delivery, constructive alignment, instructional design, and quality enhancement. 

You will have knowledge of relevant regulatory processes and procedures related to management of course quality and delivery, experience and understanding of the domestic and international market, experience of liaising with external organisations and partners, with the ability to build and sustain relationships and the ability to undertake and supervise research and knowledge transfer activities.

Most importantly, you will be an inspirational leader with a clear vision for the future of veterinary clinical education, who can elevate teaching standards, mentor staff and help position the school as a leader in veterinary education.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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