Lecturer in Agriculture - Cirencester, GloucestershireLecturer in Agriculture Location: Cirencester GL7 6JS and international locations including ChinaSalary: Grade 8: £38,784 - £46,049, dependent upon experienceWorking hours: Full-time; 35 hrs/weekThe Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is seeking an academic to join our team delivering teaching and research support focused on China delivery. The RAU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in collaboration with our partners in Qingdao Agricultural University, Shandong Agricultural University, and Shenyang University. While the position is UK based, you should expect to be working in China for some of your time. China teaching will take place in both semester one and two and would not normally exceed a 6-week period in each. You will be provided with free staff accommodation in China, two round trip flights per annum, suitable health insurance, support with a visa application, and other related expenses, including a payment of £40 per day for subsistence when you are in China.Applicants need to demonstrate a proven academic track record of scholarship in areas relevant to this role to support undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in one or more of the following subjects:Sustainable Agriculture SystemsInternational Rural Development and Food SecurityApplied Natural and Environmental ScienceComputing and Information Technology in Precision AgricultureEnvironmental Technology and InnovationCrop Production Technology and InnovationLivestock Production Technology and InnovationKey Responsibilities1. Teaching and AssessmentDeveloping teaching programmes aligned with disciplinary expertise in sustainable agriculture, equine, food business, environment and rural land management.Deliver teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students through lectures, tutorials, seminars, field excursions, practical exercises Design, deliver and mark a range of assessmentsSupervise undergraduate and postgraduate student dissertations.Provide academic and pastoral support for students (all staff have personal tutor responsibilities).2. Knowledge Exchange and ScholarshipAct as primary or secondary supervisor of postgraduate research students.Engage in knowledge exchange activities by collaborating with industry partners on key projects or consultancy work3. AdministrationManage modules, programmes, and other functions.Attend programme meetings, subject area meetings, examiners meetings,Assist the careers service to support students and engage with employers.Person SpecificationRelevant Degree or equivalent professional experienceHigher Degree in a relevant discipline.Experience of undergraduate and / or postgraduate teaching.Ability to develop a programme of scholarship related to RAU strategic prioritiesExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Able to travel and work away when required (nationally and internationally)To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Royal Agricultural University, for full details please follow the link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.https://www.rau.ac.uk/about-us/jobsThe RAU is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level.Closing Date: 14 December 2025Interviews: 06 January 2026