Professorship of Veterinary Science
Lead veterinary teaching and research at the University of Cambridge as Professor and Head of Department.
Best for:Best for distinguished veterinary researchers and academic leaders with a strong international publication record and executive management experience.
Overview
The University of Cambridge invites applications for the Professorship of Veterinary Science within the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will also serve as Head of Department for an initial five-year term, providing strategic leadership, academic vision, and administrative direction. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a world-leading center for veterinary education, clinical excellence, and One Health research. Applicants are expected to have an outstanding international research record, proven academic leadership experience, and a commitment to fostering educational and clinical innovation.
What you'll do
- Serve as Professor of Veterinary Science and Head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine, providing strategic vision and intellectual direction.
- Lead the department through transformational change and reinforce its position as a global leader in veterinary research and clinical innovation.
- Deliver high-quality teaching, supervision, and examining within the veterinary school.
- Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, collegiality, and inclusive leadership across teaching, research, and clinical service domains.
- Lead or contribute significantly to successful external accreditation processes.
- Manage departmental administration, long-term academic planning, and resource allocation.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Outstanding publication record of international stature
- Outstanding international research record in veterinary science or a related area
- Demonstrable academic and research leadership experience
- Substantial experience leading successful research programmes
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching and foster excellence in clinical service environments
- Experience leading or contributing to external accreditation processes
- Must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-19
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae, and a publications list. Application materials along with details of three referees must be sent via the external application portal or contact method provided, quoting reference PP51038.
- Letter of application
- Statement of current and future research plans
- CV
- Publications list
- Details of three referees
Contact
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