The University of Glasgow’s School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continuing refinement and delivery of Veterinary Public Health (VPH) teaching in the taught programmes of the School of Biodiversity, One Heath and Veterinary Medicine.The School has an international reputation in teaching, clinical services and research and is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the European Association of Establishments of Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). You will carry out associated tasks as requested by the Head of Division and Head of School to maintain and further the School/College objectives and reputation.

Job Purpose

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including continuing professional development. The postholder will undertake scholarship to enhance learning and teaching in the School and actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders and so advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach. This is a Post-doctoral role in Veterinary Public Health at the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine.

For appointment at Grade 9: The postholder will provide academic leadership for Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety aspects of the BVMS and other degrees, including development of a sustainable research strategy and line-management of other academic staff.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Teaching and Training:

1. To lead (Grade 9), plan, prepare and deliver VPH teaching sessions, including delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching/learning and assessment, as well as contributing to the delivery of VPH continuing professional development activities, when relevant, to the ultimate achievement of the School’s teaching objectives.

2. To support the development of creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, in accordance with the University’s Quality Enhancement Strategy, so that the educational opportunities available to students are maintained and improved.

3. To provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.

4. To supervise undergraduate student practical work, advising on skills, methods and techniques to assist the transfer of knowledge.

5. To collaborate with colleagues to develop undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

6. To contribute to the ongoing development and design of the undergraduate curriculum.

7. To assist students with difficulties e.g. learning support/ problems.

8. To maintain and develop knowledge in VPH and related aspects of production animal health, attending and actively contributing to national/international events/major research seminars/conferences within VPH by invitation or otherwise.

9. To keep abreast of advancements in relevant technology and their applications and continually update both knowledge and skills in VPH in support of teaching and clinical excellence.

10. Active involvement/participation in practical/professional and/or clinical practice bodies related to VPH at national and international level as appropriate.

Administration:

11.To undertake divisional administrative duties as requested by the Head of School, Head of Division or their delegate.

12.To participate in the performance and development review processes, as appropriate, in accordance with University strategy.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Veterinary degree registerable with the RCVS.

A2 A comprehensive and up to date knowledge across the VPH field.

For Appointment at Grade 8:

A3 Advanced training in research (PhD or equivalent) and evidence of other VPH relevant specialist status (e.g. European or American College diplomate).

For Appointment at Grade 9:

A4 Extensive knowledge and experience of degree course organisation (e.g. module leadership, design of lectures practicals, logistics, examinations and exam question setting and marking) and delivery of VPH teaching to veterinary undergraduate students.

A5 Membership of an appropriate professional or teaching body (e.g. Higher Education Academy).

Desirable:

B1 Willingness to undertake training, or working towards membership, of an appropriate professional or teaching body (e.g. Higher Education Academy).

B2 Official Veterinarian (OV) qualification.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Expertise in relevant areas of VPH.

C2 Excellent interpersonal, organisational, presentation and communication (written and oral) skills with the ability to deal with issues using tact, diplomacy and discretion.

C3 Ability to use initiative and to exercise independent judgement.

C4 Ability to work independently and as part of a team to tight deadlines.

C5 Ability to work proactively, multi-task and show a high degree of responsibility.

C6 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.

For Appointment at Grade 9:

C7 The ability to provide expert advice to clinicians, external veterinary surgeons and professional organisations.

C8  Possess proven time, project and people management skills.

Experience

Essential

E1 Experience of planning and progressing work activities within professional guidelines or organisational policy, applying initiative and independent judgement.

E2 Demonstrated commitment to open research, as appropriate to the discipline, through open data, open code, open educational resources and practices that support replication.

E3 Proven commitment to supporting the career development of colleagues and to other forms of collegiality appropriate to the career stage.

For appointment at Grade 8:

E4 Experience and achievement in the relevant field reflected in an expanding personal academic portfolio.

E5 Experience of developing and demonstrating teaching and research methods and devising models, approaches, techniques, critiques and methods.

For Appointment at Grade 9:

E6 Substantial track record of scholarship and development and delivery of teaching, and proven track record to develop and devise teaching programmes, techniques and methods.

E7 Sustained engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.

E8 Proven track record in publishing articles in peer-reviewed international scientific articles.

Desirable:

F1. Working experience on relevant epidemiological and microbiology techniques.

F2. Should have held a full and valid UK driving licence for 2 years. All non-UK applicants from the EU/EEA or Designated Countries are required to register with the DVLA and apply for a Driving Licence Counterpart (known as a D9). Special rules apply for drivers from Non-Designated Countries. Please seek advice before applying.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7/8/9, £41,064 - £46,049/£50,253 - £58,225/£59,966 - £67,468 per annum

This post is full time and open ended.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

The successful candidate for the Lecturer post will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career.  Information on the programme can be found  here.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here .

We endorse the principles of  Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/benefits-salary-and-flexible-working for more information.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Mark Dagleish, Mark.Dagleish@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date: 26 November 2025 at 23:45.