Job Description

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Animal Health, Behaviour & Welfare

Location:

Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB

Salary:

39,906 to 58,225 per annum


The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience

Post Type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term - Until 31 August 2026

Closing Date:

23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 02 November 2025

Reference:

JT-2052


The University seeks a highly motivated animal scientist to join the team supporting undergraduate teaching at the university in the areas of animal health, physiology and welfare. This position will also include teaching on the Veterinary Technician Apprenticeship course. This post is a full-time fixed term position.


The appointee will have a specific role to participate in the delivery of Animal related modules especially across a range of programme areas. The department delivers programmes in Agriculture, Veterinary Bioscience, Applied Animal Science and Animal Health and Welfare for undergraduates, and a range of professional and postgraduate programmes, which can be viewed on the University web site. As noted previously, delivery will also be required on the Veterinary Technician apprenticeship course with a focus on large animal health.


The Successful candidate will be required to support delivery of the following taught modules:

Farmed animal health and genetics Physiology of body systems Life Sciences Animal diseases Livestock health and welfare management Veterinary technician farm skills and procedures Animal medicines and preventative animal health

Ideally the successful candidate will hold a first degree in relevant subject area such as Animal science, Animal biology, Animal production, Bioveterinary science or Veterinary medicine


If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Jane Thomas Head of Department - jathomas@harper-adams.ac.uk phone: 01952 815010.



Application Procedure:


All applications should be completed and submitted using the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk to be completed no later than midnight on 2nd November 2026


Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

which contains further information about obtaining

the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Further details:

Candidate Information Pack