Teaching Associate in Animal Nutrition / Livestock Production (Fixed term)

The School of Biosciences delivers undergraduate and MSci programmes in Animal Science and Agricultural Science at the Sutton Bonington Campus. The purpose of the new role is to contribute to the delivery of this portfolio of taught programmes. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery, administration and development of the School's undergraduate courses in Animal Science and the MSc in Animal Nutrition. 

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching in Animal Science in the area of animal nutrition / livestock production and animal behaviour, covering all species (i.e., cattle, sheep, pig and poultry production or companion animal or other relevant animal species).  

This post will involve lecturing, running seminars and practical classes, leading field work and visits, conducting assessments, devising and overseeing research projects and giving pastoral care to our students. The ability to design, plan and deliver high quality teaching is essential. The person appointed will also make an appropriate contribution to teaching administration.

The role is based at the Sutton Bonington Campus in the School of Biosciences working within the Division of Animal Science. Further information about the School is available at: www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences

Candidates should, as a minimum, have a degree in relevant Biological, Agriculture or Animal Science (Livestock Production or Companion Animal Science/Animal Nutrition) or similar discipline.  Preferably candidates should have a higher degree (Masters or PhD) in the above subject areas and previous experience of teaching in the Higher Education sector.

This is a full-time (36.25 hours), fixed term role to 31st  August 2025. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Kevin Sinclair ([email protected]). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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