Lecturer in Applied Animal Health

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our students, their whānau, and the wider hapori. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

 

Te āheinga: The opportunity

At Unitec, our School of Environmental and Animal Sciences provides an environment supportive of teaching, applied research and industry/community engagement within a range of programmes from certificate to degree level. Facilities on campus include Te Puna Kararehe (Unitec's Animal Behaviour and Husbandry Centre), veterinary simulation clinic, partner veterinary specialist hospital, dog agility course, molecular ecology laboratory, microbiology suite, greenhouse, growth room, butterfly house, herbarium and insect collection.

This particular role will have a focus on teaching and assessing practical veterinary nursing skills in both our on-site simulation clinic and in veterinary clinics around Auckland. You will also be involved in maintaining critical stakeholder relationships with the New Zealand veterinary profession.

The successful candidate for this role will start 10 January 2022.

 

He kōrero mōu: About you

As a Lecturer in Applied Animal Health, you will teach and assess animal health courses predominantly in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing. You will be delivering high-quality classroom and practical vocational learning across this and other programmes within the School of Environmental and Animal Sciences.

You'll be able to demonstrate your commitment to excellence in learning and teaching, the provision of high-quality educational experiences for students, course administration, school and stakeholder engagement, and research.

Necessary skills and experience:

• Excellent skills in developing relationships with students and academic and practice colleagues, and the ability to work in a team.
• High-level communication skills, expertise in the use of Word and Excel and other database software and proven experience with academic policies, procedures and systems.
• A relevant degree-level qualification in veterinary nursing, or similar (or a diploma-level qualification and a willingness to study at a higher level)
• Registration with the AVPRC/NZVNA or ability to obtain this.
• A desire to carry out applied research in your discipline.
• Vaccinated accordingly in line with the NZ Immunisation Schedule and other Nationwide vaccination programmes
• Applicants must have a current full NZ driver licence

 

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

In exchange for your hard work, we will offer you the chance to join an organisation with a strong commitment to developing your career. We operate in a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance, working with a supportive, close-knit team of like-minded people. We have a range of staff benefits including life and income insurance plan, discounted gym, and the chance to give back to tomorrow's generation. We support ongoing professional development and professional registration.

 

Tono mai: How to Apply

Please apply online. The closing date is 22 November at midday.

 

Please note: We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply.

 

Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.