Veterinary Lecturer - Maternity Cover in Aberystwyth

The Role

The Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Sciences is seeking to appoint a highly motivated veterinary surgeon for one year to teach foundational subjects, largely anatomy and physiology, to first and second-year veterinary science students. The successful candidate will join the veterinary team in the School and will be involved in didactic teaching, practicals, tutoring and assessment. Previous teaching experience is highly desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

To make an informal enquiry, please contact Darrell Abernethy at daa47@aber.ac.uk.

Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.

What you’ll do

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

• To co-ordinate and teach first- and second-year BVSc students in veterinary physiology and anatomy. This includes arranging and implementing the timetable and providing relevant academic support to students. You will have access to the previous year’s lecture presentation and recordings.
• To teach students in other courses, as agreed with the line manager.
• To participate in assessment activities, including setting and evaluation of assessments, both written and oral.

Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake other duties as assigned by your line manager, commensurate with the role's grade.
• Engage in university-level projects and initiatives as directed, and undertake any additional duties commensurate with the role, as assigned by the line manager.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting colleagues during periods of high demand, including attendance at key university events such as open days and graduation ceremonies which may include weekend work.
• Promote equality of opportunity, and to support and uphold the University's commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
• Fulfil health and safety responsibilities appropriate to the role, while actively promoting the personal health, safety, and wellbeing of staff and students as a member of the Aberystwyth community. Additionally, support the University’s commitment to environmental sustainability through responsible practices and engagement.

The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.

Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required

Essential

1. Veterinary Science Qualification and registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or more than three years’ experience in teaching anatomy and physiology to undergraduate students.
2. Proven experience in working with undergraduate or post-graduate students in a teaching, supervisory or mentoring role.
3. Demonstrable experience in working effectively within a team to achieve shared objectives
4. A well-developed knowledge of standard IT packages and the ability to adapt to using a range of end-user systems.
5. Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
6. An ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually.

Desirable

1. Previous teaching experience, particularly in the subjects of anatomy and physiology
2. A postgraduate qualification in veterinary science or associated subject
3. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level B1.*

*More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• Hybrid Working
• 36.5 - hour week for full-time roles
• Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
• Staff relocation bursary
• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
• Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.

Please keep reading

Aberystwyth University generally supports hybrid working, allowing a mix of office-based and remote working for suitable roles to enhance flexibility and productivity. Job descriptions typically detail a primary work location alongside opportunities for flexible, remote, or home-based work, subject to service needs and manager approval.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Employment Visa

Under the UK Government’s points-based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.