1. The role is suited to an academic with some experience looking to expand their career.
2. It will entail module leadership and lecture delivery across a number of modules, for primarily undergraduate students, and you will play an important role in our BSc (Hons) Human Animal Interactions with Psychology programme as well as being involved with our new BSc (Hons) Psychology provision.
3. You will become a key member of the team as we continue to expand our curriculum, especially teaching in areas around human psychology and human-animal interactions.
4. As an Academic Personal Tutor, you will support students as they transition into and through Higher Education, enabling them to maximise the opportunities Hartpury offers, and to achieve their full potential.
5. A candidate with excellent communication skills, and with experience and the ability to work professionally with industry contacts across subject areas would be welcomed.
6. The role requires a passion for educating, influencing and enabling the next generation of graduates to add value to the industry, nationally and globally.
7. You will grasp the opportunity to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations and ambitions that will build on current strengths within the department, and across the institution.
About You
8. You will have a higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. FHEA/SFHEA or equivalent) or a commitment to complete one within two years of appointment
9. You will possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area, with a PhD being highly desirable.
10. Relevant industry experience within the subject field would be an advantage as would professional body membership (e.g. BPS, BACP).
11. Ability and willingness to teach across a range of psychology-related topics at undergraduate level would be an advantage but a particular interest in and awareness of the area of human-animal interaction is essential.
12. Be highly motivated with a commitment to the highest quality of teaching and learning.
13. Supporting higher education programme delivery, you will be highly enthusiastic and professional.
We offer a fantastic package of including:
14. Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
15. 35 days annual leave entitlement (Pro-rata)
16. Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
17. Generous pension scheme (TPS)
18. Employee Discounts Scheme
19. Onsite fitness facilities
20. Cycle to Work Scheme
21. Support for continuous professional development
22. Flexible working opportunities available
23. Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
24. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026
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.
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