Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Practice (KU00004863) in Keele

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Practice – Harper & Keele Veterinary School. We are looking for an ambitious individual to join the Harper & Keele Vet School team. The postholder will use their clinical expertise primarily to feed into the third year of the BVetMS programme as well as foundation and clinical phases of the programme. The post holder will work with other colleagues within the school and wider universities to ensure that their respective disciplines and areas of expertise are fully integrated into the programme, as part of the wider student development of professional competences and to foster the school strategic theme of excellence in primary care practice. The post holder will work to facilitate the integration of teaching from veterinary specialists and research-active scientists to ensure content is current and evidence based. Engagement with strategic partners and other relevant stakeholders will be essential. Opportunities to develop institutional and national collaborations and scholarship in their area of interest will be available, informing individual academic career development and the potential to shape the future direction of the school’s research and engagement strategies across the veterinary sector.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching in the third year of the BVetMS programme, and across foundation and clinical phases.
• Work with colleagues within the school and wider universities to integrate disciplines into the programme and develop student professional competences.
• Facilitate the integration of teaching from veterinary specialists and research-active scientists to keep content current and evidence-based.
• Engage with strategic partners and other stakeholders to support the school’s aims and partnerships.
• Pursue opportunities to develop institutional and national collaborations and scholarship in their area of interest, informing career development and influencing the school’s research and engagement strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in veterinary medicine.
• Member (or eligible to become a member) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, with experience and understanding of veterinary general practice in the UK context.
• Evidence of subject or discipline focus via postgraduate work or education.
• Previous educational experience.
• Ideally holds fellowship (or above) with Advance HE.
• Relevant postgraduate veterinary qualifications are desirable.
• Appointee will be primarily based at either the Keele University or Harper Adams University campus, with regular travel between Harper Adams and Keele University for delivery and collaborative working.

Terms and Conditions

• Full Time / Part time, Job Share considered
• Fixed Term Maternity cover until 31/8/27
• Agile working (blend of home and office based) will be considered

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery (Keele campus only)
• Health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above. Both Harper Adams University and Keele University are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School launched in 2020 with our first cohort of students. Combining the extensive resources and excellence at Harper Adams and Keele universities has created a rich and authentic environment for veterinary education and research, with both institutions recognised for their excellent student experience, strong community spirit and high-quality teaching. Combining a strong pedigree in animal sciences, veterinary nursing, veterinary physiotherapy and agricultural sustainability at Harper Adams University with the established reputation that Keele University proudly boasts in life sciences and human medicine, the School's model of veterinary education has strategic partnership at its very core. Staff and students at the Vet School uniquely benefit from two highly successful institutions, drawing on the resources at each campus and a network of partner veterinary practices and industry partners.

Further information can be found at harperkeelevetschool.ac.uk. Both universities value equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies. For informal enquiries may be addressed to Vicki Waring, v.waring@hkvets.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 10th February 2026

Post reference: KU00004863