Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Training
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Training
A minimum of 37 hours per week
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 2023) 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 .
* 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 Animal Behaviour and Training Council approved BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training (Clinical) and BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) programmes, alongside wider lecturing and assessment responsibilities. As well as being a certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist, the successful candidate will have a strong student focus, attention to detail and able to work as part of a dynamic team, delivering teaching over weekend blocks. Candidates should demonstrate professional practice experience in both companion animal and equine training. Academic experience would be advantageous but full training will be given to the right candidate.
* 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 animal behaviour and training 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.
* 35 days annual leave entitlement (pro-rata)
* Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
* 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.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 29 th March 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. To avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as soon as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
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