£37,489 - £42,169 per annum (Lecturer Salary Band)Dependent on qualifications and experienceA minimum of 37 hours per weekPermanent About the Role
This role is ideally suited for an early career University lecturer who has some experience but is looking to expand and grow their careerThe role will entail module leadership and lecture delivery across a number of agriculture modules and will play an important role in our BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Crop Science programmeYou will become a key member of the team as we continue to expand our curriculum, especially teaching in areas around agronomy, crop science, and vegetable and soft fruit productionAs an Academic Personal Tutor, you will support students as they transition into and through Higher Education, enabling them to maximise the opportunities Hartpury offers, and to achieve their full potentialA candidate with excellent communication skills, and with experience and the ability to work professionally with industry contacts across subject areas would be welcomed. The role requires a passion for educating, influencing and enabling the next generation of graduates to add value to the industry, nationally and globallyYou will grasp the opportunity to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations and ambitions that will build on current strengths within the department, and across the institution
About You
You will hold a teaching qualification or be willing to complete one within two years of appointmentYou will possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area, with a PhD being highly desirableAbility and willingness to teach across a range of crop-related topics at undergraduate level would be an advantageRelevant industry experience within the subject field would be an advantageBe highly motivated with a commitment to the highest quality of teaching and learningSupporting higher education programme delivery, you will be highly enthusiastic and professional
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working35 days annual leave entitlementWellbeing support including our Employee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous pension scheme (TPS)Employee Discounts SchemeOnsite fitness facilitiesCycle to Work SchemeSupport for continuous professional development Flexible working opportunities availableEnhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leaveElectric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
About UsHartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
