Lecturer in Animal Science (Higher Education)
Fixed Term Until July 2027
Salary £32,407 Per Annum
37 Hour Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Are you passionate about animal science, research, and real-world application? Do you want to share your expertise in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment?
University Centre Bishop Burton is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer in Animal Science to join our growing Higher Education team.
As a Lecturer in Animal Science, you will deliver an engaging, applied curriculum that combines scientific theory with practical learning, preparing students for careers across the animal, veterinary, research, and conservation sectors.
You will:
- Plan and deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment
- Create hands-on, practical learning experiences using specialist facilities and animal resources
- Support and monitor student progress, attendance, and achievement
- Contribute to curriculum development, innovation, and quality assurance
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the student experience
This is a rewarding opportunity to shape industry-ready graduates and bring animal science to life in meaningful ways.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Qualified to degree level in Animal Science or a related discipline
- Ideally holds (or is willing to work towards) a teaching qualification
- Experienced in industry, research, or teaching/training
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Passionate about student success and applied learning
- Digitally confident and able to enhance learning through technology
- Innovative, resilient, and committed to high professional standards
A proactive and adaptable approach, alongside enthusiasm for working with students, will be key to success in this role.
At Bishop Burton, you will be part of a specialist, sector-leading environment with access to outstanding resources.
We offer:
- An extensive animal collection and industry-standard facilities
- Specialist laboratories and practical learning environments
- Strong links with employers and industry professionals
- A supportive and collaborative academic culture
- Opportunities to contribute to a growing and innovative HE provision
Our Animal Science programmes are designed to blend academic knowledge with real-world experience — and you will be at the heart of delivering this.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
Click here for the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are viewing this vacancy from an external job board, please visit Bishop Burton/Riseholme College website, scroll to the bottom and select 'Work for Us'.
Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Teachers Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 50 days leave including 35 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays, all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests for DSE users
- 15% Discount on Tickets at East Yorkshire Buses
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the UK's points-based immigration system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Sunday 28th June
Interview date: Monday 6th July
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As this is a position of trust, the successful candidate will be required to disclose any criminal convictions and will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), barring (where applicable), reference, qualification and health checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The College is an equal opportunities employer.
