Academic Teacher / MPhil Training Post in Veterinary Science

The University of Liverpool is one of the UK’s leading research institutions with a prodigious spread of expertise -from the humanities and social sciences to engineering, science, veterinary science and medicine. It attracts collaborative and contract research commissions from a wide range of national and international organisations – commissions valued at more than £100 million annually. The School of Veterinary Science sits in the Institute of Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The Department of Small Animal Clinical Science is the organisational unit for these posts.

Liverpool was the first veterinary school in the UK to be part of a University, and has always been a leading education provider for the vets of the future. The current Head of School is Professor Paul Lunn, and the current head of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Science is Professor Tom Maddox.

We invite applications for the post of Academic Teacher / Research Training post, for a fixed term of 3 years. 

The duties are 70% teaching and 30% research Department of Veterinary Anatomy Physiology and Pathology (VAPP) in the School of Veterinary Science. 

The post is available from 1st September 2025.

 This post will be based mainly in our Liverpool campus with some time spent at our Leahurst campus and sits in VAPP. 

The Northwest of England offers a wonderful living environment with economic housing, miles of coastline, North Wales and the Lake District within easy reach (1-2hour drive). Leahurst Campus is located within greenbelt in southwest Wirral, approximately 15 miles from Liverpool. Liverpool, a recently regenerated city, provides a wealth of cultural attractions. Manchester is 40 miles away and London 200 miles (2.5 hours by train). The University of Liverpool is one of the UK's leading research institutions with a prodigious spread of expertise - from the humanities and social sciences to engineering, science, veterinary science and medicine. It attracts collaborative and contract research commissions from a wide range of national and international organisations - commissions valued at more than £100 million annually.

Experience 

Essential 
1. Teaching experience at any level. 
2. Experience of working in a veterinary practice setting. 

Desirable 
1. Teaching in a higher education setting. 
2. Excellent student feedback.

Education, qualifications and training 

Essential 
1. Veterinary Science Degree. 
2. MRCVS (or eligible for registration without the requirement to sit the membership examination) 

Check eligibility here: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/registration/applications-veterinary-surgeons/ 

Desirable 
1. Education-related CPD.


Skills, general and specialist knowledge 

Essential 
1. Evidence of an interest in teaching. 
2. Evidence of good communication skills relevant to dealing with colleagues, students and stakeholders. 
3. Knowledge of RCVS day one competences. 

Desirable 
1. Ability to carry out independent research. 
2. Ability to manage workload and associated administrative responsibilities. 
3. Ability to seek and manage duties outside of core responsibilities. 
4. Ability to use digital technologies to enhance student learning.

Personal attributes 

Essential 
1. Desire to teach. 
2. Positive approach, enthusiastic, highly self-motivated. 
3. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
4. Very good spoken and written English. 

Desirable 
1. Proven aptitude in teaching. 
2. Ability to work independently and self-motivate.

This is a teaching / training post, and applications are invited from Veterinary Surgeons who have an interest in veterinary education and would like to undertake an MPhil on that subject. 

In year one, your will enrol for the Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP); a specialist level seven teaching qualification accredited by Advance HE. It is a two-module course completed part-time over two years and enables participants to improve their knowledge and skills in learning, teaching and assessment. 

In year two, your will enrol for a part-time MPhil project in veterinary education with supervision provided within VAPP and the School of Veterinary Science. You will decide on research project towards the end of year one. It will build on our current projects into student learning in the early years of the veterinary curriculum and will embed with teaching activities. 

You will be required to teach preclinical veterinary students at the main university campus in Liverpool. Where possible you will contribute to core School activities such as helping with admissions, assessment and student support. 

You will work alongside a team of senior academic staff. 

You will: 

• Carry out face to face practical class-based teaching of gross anatomy. 
• Carry out small group face to face teaching in physiology, clinical and professional skills. 
• Show initiative, creativity and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning support, and scholarly activities. 
• Participate in assessing students in university practical and written examinations. 
• There is scope within the role to take on further responsibilities. 

Fees are covered for Academic Teacher / MPhil students, who are also allowed a small budget for research expenses. Each MPhil training post is strictly fixed-term and due to end no later than three years after the start date. 

Any delays in the advancement of MPhil related research duties cannot be accommodated by an extension of contract.

• £39,355 to £45,413 per annum
• Grade 7

Based mainly at Liverpool campus with some time spent at Leahurst campus.

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Moving from abroad 

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The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 

We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.