Lecturer in Veterinary Professional Skills

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 Lecturer in Veterinary Professional Skills (Teaching & Scholarship) in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, with Teaching and Scholarship responsibilities in the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, School of Veterinary Science. 

The post is available from 1st September 2025.

 It is expected that teaching will take 70% of the postholder’s time. 

This role will contribute to teaching in professional skills. Teaching will involve provision of pastoral care, preparation for and delivery of lectures and practical classes, running tutorials, setting and marking of assessments and supervision of student research projects. 

Given the importance of teaching, the post holder will be expected to obtain a teaching qualification through the university, if they do not have one already. 

Staff are also obliged to take part in Peer Observation of Teaching and participate in training courses offered by the University to support development of their teaching practice. 

It is expected that the remaining time will be allocated to administration and research in support of teaching. 

Research areas include a wide portfolio of disciplines within the Department of Veterinary Anatomy Physiology and Pathology (VAPP) including pedagogical research in veterinary education. 

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 and 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.

Essential 

1. Proven interest in teaching. 
2. Positive approach, enthusiastic, highly self-motivated. 
3. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
4. Adaptable and flexible approach to all aspects of work. 
5. Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. 

Desirable 
1. Proven aptitude in teaching. 
2. Ability to take personal responsibility for decision made in own area.

Experience 

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

Desirable 
1. Teaching in a higher education setting. 
2. Experience teaching professional and/or clinical skills. 
3. Experience in developing learning resources for undergraduate students. 
4. 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. Teaching qualification. 
2. Research Qualification (PhD or Mphil). 
3. Education-related CPD and/or CPD related to professional and/or clinical skills education. 

Skills, general and specialist knowledge 

Essential 
1. Evidence of good communication skills relevant to dealing with colleagues, students and stakeholders. 
2. Knowledge of RCVS day one competences. 
3. Ability to manage workload and associated administrative responsibilities. 

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

This role sits within a team of twelve academic members of staff who teach preclinical sciences and are based on the Liverpool campus. 

Professional skills is largely taught by three academic staff and will include some teaching at Leahurst. 

• You will be required to deliver didactic lectures, small group teaching, and associated practical and problem-based learning sessions. 
• You will contribute to core School activities such as admissions and student support. 
• You will be expected to contribute to the organisation and delivery of the assessment process. 
• You will also participate in knowledge exchange and postgraduate training.

• Salary: £ 46,735 to £59,139 per annum
• Full-time role

This role sits within a group of twelve academic members of staff who teach preclinical subjects based in the Department of Veterinary Anatomy Physiology and Pathology on the Liverpool campus. Professional Skills is largely taught by three academic staff and will include some teaching of fourth and final year students at Leahurst. It is expected that teaching will take 70% of the postholder’s time

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.

Recruiting department contact: iveshr@liverpool.ac.uk 

Informal enquiries contact: knoble@liverpool.ac.uk Job ref: 096533

6th August 2025

Find all the details and full J/D here. 

Job reference: 096533