Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health
Posted 29 October 2025 – Expiry 26 November 2025 at 24:45
Salary Grade 7/8/9, £41,064 - £46,049/£50,253 - £58,225/£59,966 - £67,468 per annum
Location: Glasgow | Job Type: Research and Teaching | Reference: 182676
The University of Glasgow’s School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continuing refinement and delivery of Veterinary Public Health (VPH) teaching in the taught programmes of the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine. The School has an international reputation in teaching, clinical services and research and is accredited by the RCVS, EAEVE and AVMA. You will carry out associated tasks as requested by the Head of Division and Head of School to maintain and further the School/College objectives and reputation.
Job Purpose
The postholder will contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including continuing professional development. The postholder will undertake scholarship to enhance learning and teaching in the School and actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders to advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach. This is a Post-doctoral role in Veterinary Public Health at the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine.
For appointment at Grade 9: The postholder will provide academic leadership for Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety aspects of the BVMS and other degrees, including development of a sustainable research strategy and line-management of other academic staff.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* To lead (Grade 9), plan, prepare and deliver VPH teaching sessions, including delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching/learning and assessment, as well as contributing to the delivery of VPH continuing professional development activities, when relevant, to the ultimate achievement of the School’s teaching objectives.
* To support the development of creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, in accordance with the University’s Quality Enhancement Strategy, so that the educational opportunities available to students are maintained and improved.
* To provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
* To supervise undergraduate student practical work, advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge.
* To collaborate with colleagues to develop undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
* To contribute to the ongoing development and design of the undergraduate curriculum.
* To assist students with difficulties (e.g. learning support/ problems).
* To maintain and develop knowledge in VPH and related aspects of production animal health, attending and actively contributing to national/international events/major research seminars/conferences within VPH.
* To keep abreast of advancements in relevant technology and their applications and continually update both knowledge and skills in VPH in support of teaching and clinical excellence.
* Active involvement/participation in practical/professional and/or clinical practice bodies related to VPH at national and international level as appropriate.
Administration
* To undertake divisional administrative duties as requested by the Head of School, Head of Division or their delegate.
* To participate in the performance and development review processes, as appropriate, in accordance with University strategy.
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
* A1 Veterinary degree registerable with the RCVS.
* A2 A comprehensive and up to date knowledge across the VPH field.
* For Appointment At Grade 8: A3 Advanced training in research (PhD or equivalent) and evidence of other VPH relevant specialist status.
* For Appointment At Grade 9: A4 Extensive knowledge and experience of degree course organisation and delivery of VPH teaching to veterinary undergraduates; A5 Membership of an appropriate professional or teaching body (e.g. HEA).
Desirable
* B1 Willingness to undertake training towards membership of a professional or teaching body (e.g. HEA).
* B2 Official Veterinarian (OV) qualification.
Skills
* C1 Expertise in relevant areas of VPH.
* C2 Excellent interpersonal, organisational, presentation and communication skills.
* C3 Ability to use initiative and exercise independent judgement.
* C4 Ability to work independently and as part of a team to tight deadlines.
* C5 Ability to work proactively, multi-task and show responsibility.
* C6 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.
* C7 For Grade 9: provide expert advice to clinicians, external veterinary surgeons and professional organisations.
* C8 Demonstrated time, project and people management skills.
Experience
Essential
* E1 Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.
* E2 Demonstrated commitment to open research practices (open data/code/resources).
* E3 Commitment to supporting career development of colleagues and collegiality.
* For Grade 8: E4 Experience and achievement in the relevant field with an expanding personal academic portfolio; E5 Experience in developing teaching and research methods.
* For Grade 9: E6 Substantial track record of scholarship and development and delivery of teaching; E7 Sustained engagement with current practice; E8 Proven track record in publishing peer‑reviewed international articles.
Desirable
* F1 Experience with epidemiological and microbiology techniques.
* F2 UK driving licence requirement (DVLA guidance for non-UK applicants may apply).
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be Grade 7/8/9, £41,064 - £46,049/£50,253 - £58,225/£59,966 - £67,468 per annum
This post is full time and open ended.
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship. This post may be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if eligible.
The successful candidate will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP).
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world-changing, inclusive community which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the BAME community and other protected characteristics under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes equality and diversity here.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
Further information on benefits, salary and flexible working can be found at the University’s website. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Mark Dagleish, Mark.Dagleish@glasgow.ac.uk
Closing Date: 26 November 2025 at 23:45.
We are committed to equality and diversity in our workforce and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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