Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing

Reference: ANF/AE/011/26

About the Team:

SRUC's School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences (SVMB), the first new School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland for 150 years, was founded on the organisation's established, high-profile expertise across this sector.

SVMB is a natural evolution of SRUC's established, interprofessional and highly acclaimed expertise in Veterinary and Animal Biosciences. In combination with our unique reach into the Scottish sector, we drive excellence. Our collegiate approach will facilitate synergies, addressing skills, knowledge and enterprise gaps across the breadth of this sector – providing essential support to Scotland's Natural Economy.

The Opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences based at the SRUC Aberdeen campus. The main purpose of this post is to lecture and instruct Veterinary Nursing students; input to other allied veterinary programmes may be required in line with the business needs of the school.

While applicants with a SCQF Level 9 bachelor's degree in veterinary sciences is ideal, applications from highly motivated and qualified Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary professionals with relevant practical experience and extensive knowledge of the industry are also welcome. Teaching experience would be beneficial though full training will be provided.

You will grasp the opportunity to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations and ambitions that will build on current strengths within the school, and across the institution.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Delivering Teaching & Learning

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• Arranging/organising and developing materials for teaching as required
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• Delivering lectures to students at a variety of levels
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• Delivering programmes of education and training including teaching a wide range of practical skills to a high standard as well as classroom teaching to appropriate academic standards
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• Interacting with students to check knowledge and understanding
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• Providing constructive feedback to learners on their performance
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Preparation for Classes

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• Preparing schemes of work and lesson plans
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• Preparing teaching and practical materials for demonstration/student work
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Guidance and Support

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• Acting as year tutor for students
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• Maintaining records of students attendance and achievements
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• Providing course induction to students
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Minimum Qualifications:

Educated to SCQF level 9 bachelor's degree in veterinary nursing, or veterinary science

Part-time hours may be considered for this appointment

For full person specification, please download the job particular document

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

Please note that this position does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Why work for SRUC?

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• Generous annual leave
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• Enhanced pension contributions
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• Cycle to work scheme
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• Discounted RAC Membership
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• Generous family leave
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• Flexible working patterns
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• Hybrid working arrangements (in some areas)
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• Tailored investment in your learning and development
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How to Apply:

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying for this role, and complete an online application form by pressing “apply”

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