0.2 Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy

Permanent

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role:

• Involve the design and delivery of inclusive theoretical and practical teaching, to meet module learning outcomes, as either module leader or a member of the module team.
• Provide student-focussed academic personal tutoring, supported by on-campus specialist centres, including the Achievement and Success Centre and the Employability, Skills and Careers Team.
• Involve planning, designing and delivery of student assessments followed by marking and moderation of student work.
• Engagement with scholarly activity, applying this to teaching and other opportunities for knowledge generation, exchange and transfer.
• Supervising student research projects.
• Actively contributing to committees and project management as required.

The successful candidate will work with the programme team to recruit, teach, tutor and assess students enrolled on the recently validated MSci Veterinary Physiotherapy programme. As well as being a RAMP registered veterinary physiotherapist, the successful candidate will have a strong student focus, attention to detail and able to work as part of a dynamic team. Candidates should demonstrate professional practice experience in both companion animal and equine physiotherapy. Academic experience would be advantageous but full training will be given to the right candidate.              

About You:

• You will be a dynamic, professional and experienced Veterinary Physiotherapist.
• Hold a teaching qualification or be willing to complete a teaching development programme.
• Highly motivated, self-reliant and enthusiastic and passionate about delivering the highest quality of teaching, learning and student experience to our veterinary physiotherapy students.
• A record of strong interpersonal, communication and team working skills, also the ability to manage your own time.
• Teaching and assessing/coaching experience is desirable but not essential
• Have post-qualification/industry experience within the subject field, with research practice being advantageous.
• Evidence of engagement with research and scholarly activity and a willingness to further develop and contribute to this area as a university academic.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

For further information and to apply online please click on the Apply Now button or call the number to the right of this advert to request documents by post.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

It is our policy that we do not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful with their application. Therefore if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret that you have not been successful on this occasion.