Sessional Lecturer – Animal Science (Higher Education)
* Salary: Up to £37,512 per annum (full-time equivalent) (depending on qualifications and experience)
* Working Pattern: Sessional
* Closing Date: 6th August 2025
University Centre Sparsholt is looking to appoint a sessional lecturer in Animal Science for approximately one day per week.
The successful candidate will be part of the friendly and ambitious Higher Education team, and will teach across our degree courses in the Animal Science subject area. This academic role will involve delivering both taught and practical sessions alongside supporting and tutoring our students.
In particular we would love to hear from applicants with knowledge or experience in animal behaviour or analytical techniques, although candidates with experience in broader areas would also be of interest.
The post holder should ideally be educated to at least Master’s level a relevant subject area, or have equivalent experience within industry.
The post holder will ideally hold a recognised teaching qualification, or be willing to attain this qualification through study provided by Sparsholt. All staff will engage in CPD and scholarly activity, and there are opportunities for personal development appropriate to the role.
Our teaching and research takes place in our Animal Management Centre, accredited by BIAZA and home to over 600 animals across 100 species, which allows us to provide industry leading facilities.
This post will be based at the Sparsholt Campus.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)
• Death benefit grant of 3 X salary if in the pension scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme
• On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus (currently offered free of charge)
• Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications.
• Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices
• Opportunities to engage in CPD activities and study for higher degrees as appropriate to the role.
There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.
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