Professor of Interprofessional Education

About Us

SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences is Scotland’s first new veterinary school in over 150 years, built on SRUC’s long-standing, internationally recognised expertise in animal, agricultural and life sciences. As part of a unique, place-based tertiary institution offering education from further education to PhD level, the School delivers an innovative and inclusive model of veterinary and bioscience education. Integrating world-class research, knowledge exchange and consultancy, we provide exceptional, practice-focused learning experiences across veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing, animal, equine and biosciences.

Our distinctive interprofessional approach prepares graduates to meet global challenges in animal health, welfare and sustainability, ensuring they are equipped with the skills, confidence and adaptability required for modern professional practice.

This senior academic role provides strategic leadership in interprofessional education within SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences. The postholder will lead and contribute to high-quality teaching, pedagogical innovation and internationally competitive research, while shaping educational strategy, academic standards and student experience across a diverse tertiary portfolio. Working collaboratively with School and institutional leadership, the role includes responsibility for curriculum development, staff leadership and mentoring, resource management, quality assurance (including RCVS compliance), and representing SRUC at national and international level.

Appointment may include progression to Deputy Head of School (Education), with responsibility for setting and delivering the School’s education strategy and performance priorities.

You will be an established academic leader with a strong reputation in teaching and/or pedagogical research, holding either MRCVS registration or a doctoral-level qualification in a relevant discipline. You will bring extensive experience of curriculum design, assessment, student supervision and staff development, alongside the ability to lead collaboratively across disciplines and professional groups. With excellent communication, strategic thinking and analytical skills, you will demonstrate innovation and adaptability in a changing educational landscape, a student-centred approach to learning, and a strong understanding of quality assurance and accreditation within veterinary, healthcare or related educational environments.

If you would like a confidential discussion about this role please contact Katharine Price, Gillian Blackadder or Donogh O’Brien at Aspen People on .

To apply , please submit your CV and Cover Letter as one merged document to Aspen People
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• Closing: 11:59 on Monday 9th March 2026
• 1st stage online interviews:
  Monday 23rd March 2026
• Final in person interviews:
  Tuesday 31st March 2026 at SRUC in Aberdeen

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