University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), UK

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university tracing its roots back to 1828 and leading the way in modern learning today.

Today we’re one of the UK’s largest universities with a staff and student community approaching 38,000. Our employment-focused course portfolio has over 350 undergraduate programmes, nearly 200+ postgraduate courses and rich array of CPD courses.

Our new School of Veterinary Medicine is one of only eleven in the UK, and Lancashire’s first.

The School will provide state-of-the-art, sector leading purpose-built training amenities, including high-specification anatomical skills laboratories, simulated operating theatres, diagnostic suites and pharmacies, microscopy labs and immersive teaching facilities to enhance the learning for students studying a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the veterinary and animal sciences. The school focus will be on producing much-needed industry-ready graduates for our region and beyond.

Did you know …

• We are ranked in the top 7% of universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings 2023).
• We are proud to have gained various 5 Star (Excellent) accolades in the internationally recognised QS Stars 2022 ratings system. Our University has a 4 QS Stars (Very Good) rating overall.
• We’ve transformed our Preston Campus with the opening of our Engineering Innovation Centre, Student Centre and University Square. These transformations are for the benefit of our colleagues, students and the wider community.

Our values reflect who we are as a university and what we stand for. They define the things that are most important to us and nurture our sense of shared purpose. Supporting our values and initiatives are a number of networks, creating positive change throughout our university, for our students and colleagues.

To find our more about our range of job roles and opportunities at UCLan please visit our website

We are a talented, warm and welcoming team from diverse backgrounds, committed to widening access to and participation in Veterinary education, and creating a culture of inclusion, with ample support for staff and students.

If you choose at career at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), we offer:

• A chance to be a part of a dynamic team educating vets of the future
• An environment where you can bring your real-life experiences into the classroom
• A supportive programme to enable you to become the most effective teacher
• A city location with lakes, fells, dales and coast within easy reach

Our ideal employee will take a leading role in the provision of innovative education and student support, contributing to the future design of teaching methods and materials across BVMS and other courses.

Whether you are looking for a Veterinary Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Principal Lecturer position, we are looking for individual who will:

• Be enthusiastic, passionate and collaborative in both teaching and student support, with specialist knowledge to contribute to teaching on our Veterinary Animal Body (Structure and Function) modules.
• Have a detailed knowledge of systems physiology and anatomy across the domestic species
• Veterinary degree or higher degree in anatomy / physiology or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• At SL / PL level, professional teaching qualifications or membership of the HE Academy
• You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.

We’re so proud of our northern home. At the heart of beautiful Lancashire, and with a thousand years of history behind it, Preston gives you the best of both worlds. While it’s the ideal location to live, work and raise a family, it’s also within easy reach of an abundance of beautiful countryside and coastlines.

Plus, it was recently rated by MoneySupermarket the best place in the UK to raise a family*.

In addition, we offer flexible working and a host of benefits, including our on-campus Pre-School Centre which rated excellent. It is a purpose-built single storey building with an enclosed outside garden area. There are separate rooms where children carry out a diverse range of activities in a safe, secure and caring environment.

We support hybrid and flexible working and encourage our colleagues to prioritise a healthy work-life balance.

In addition, we offer 35 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays, and 4 additional days which are taken over the Christmas period (prorate). We also offer paid leave for those wishing to engage in volunteering opportunities in the community.

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We are proud of our diverse, inclusive, and cohesive campus community. We are passionate about breaking down barriers and committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and that they belong.

We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, career development support, and flexible working arrangements.

Our vision is to become the exemplar in UK higher education for our regional championing of environmental awareness. To achieve this vision, we will sustain and enhance the wellbeing of people, places and the planet, recognising that they are interconnected and interdependent. We will protect and improve health, while also tackling the climate and ecological emergencies, promoting biodiversity, and supporting a transition to a greener future.

We welcome applications from those who may have a well-established career in Higher Education, as well as those who currently work in practice and are looking to move into a career in HE.

Whether you are a promising lecturer or established senior or principal academic, you will be supported throughout your career at UCLan. We provide targeted and bespoke personal and professional development suited to your experience, needs, and career aspirations.

We therefore have a range of levels and roles available over the coming months. If you are applying for Lecturer and have no teaching experience, you will have access to workshops and learning activities specifically tailored for new academics.

We are dedicated to creating a progressive, innovative, animal-welfare focused curriculum and focused on providing immersive, practical, and relevant simulated and clinical learning opportunities to better prepare graduates for the demands of general veterinary practice. Likewise, through our bioveterinary sciences and veterinary physiotherapy programmes, we are promoting the importance and value of allied animal career pathways.

To find our more about our range of job roles and opportunities at UCLan please visit our website

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• Athena Swan Bronze
• Disability Confident
• Inclusive Culture Pledged
• Mindful Employer
• Stonewall Diversity Champion