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Job Description: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
The purpose of this position is to contribute to enhancing the learning and
Position Purpose:
outcomes of Massey University’s veterinary students and the scholarly
programme of teaching, research and publication, to undertake
postgraduate research supervision, and to provide administrative and
professional service to the university and the broader academic,
professional and general communities.


Department: Tāwharau Ora - School of Veterinary Science
Location: Manawatū
Reports to: Head of School of Veterinary Science through the Dean, via the relevant
Group Leader
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Veterinary Educator
Key relationships: Internal External
Group Leader
Course co-ordinators and other
SOVS staff
Curriculum Committee
So VS Academic Lead
Students in the So VS


Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.

We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university, demonstrating
authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand as we uphold
Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our nation, and its principles
through our practice. We embrace this not just as an obligation but as a
real opportunity for the nation and its people.

Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
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cultural strengths, expands their horizons, and prepares them to
contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative
thinking and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded on
respect, trust, and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what we
do, but by how we do it.
The School of Veterinary Science advances knowledge in animal health and
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welfare, biosecurity, conservation, and sustainable productivity. We are a
world-leader in our field, working with governments, other universities,
international and national organisations and companies to improve animal
health and production, and human health. We have over 1000 students,
250 staff and 170 research programmes.
Massey core capabilities
At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

• Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society.

• Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and the

people we serve.

• Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that demonstrates
that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings. At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:

• Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
• Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
• Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
• Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University's health, safety

and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively supporting
all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety improvement
opportunities.
At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:

• Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University

objectives.

• Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our

students/ stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

• Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
• Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit

to ongoing personal and professional development.

• Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.

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• Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and

the communities we serve.

• Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
• Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
• Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
• Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities
Teaching • Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching via all modes
of teaching and delivery mediums, including through electronic and
on-line technologies.

• Design and develop the academic and administrative content of

courses and design the appropriate assessment criteria and
processes.

• Coordinate and administer the teaching delivery and assessment of

courses in line with School, College and University practices,
policies, and procedures.

• Coordinate a course, year or area of School activity as requested by

the Head of School or BVSc Academic Lead.

• Ensure that all teaching is research-informed and relevant, and that

course materials are regularly updated.

• Allocate and supervise the teaching and marking of tutors/senior

tutors, graduate assistants, and technical support personnel.

• Participate in the peer review of teaching to enhance the quality of

course design and delivery.

• Arrange for regular student evaluations of teaching for all courses

for which coordination responsibilities have been assigned.

• Be accessible to students by providing consultation time on course-

related matters.

• Undertake teaching on each of Massey University’s campuses as

required and through distance education.

• Comply with all relevant School and University teaching and

learning policies, practices, and procedures (e.g., Teaching &
Learning, Academic Integrity, Assessment and Equivalence).
Supervision • Contribute to the University degree completions and success by
supervising the research activities of undergraduate and
postgraduate students, including postgraduate research projects
and theses.

Research and • Undertake an active and appropriate programme of academic
Scholarship research, including participation in team-based research as
appropriate, to the level expected by the University’s Strategic
Research Capability Policy.

• Publish books and papers and/or other scholarly works in academic

journals and other publications.

• Review research papers and other scholarly publications.

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• Participate in and present research at academic conferences.

• Contribute to School/College/University seminars and workshops.

• Actively seek research funding, particularly external funding, where

there is an opportunity to do so, in line with the School and College
of Sciences’ researcher expectations.

• Submit recent publications data to Research Management Services

for entry onto the Research Information Management System
(RIMS).

• Periodically enter updated ‘Peer Esteem’ and ‘Contributions to the

Research Environment’ information onto RIMS. Service • Contribute to the administrative needs of the University, internally
and externally, by participating in School, College and University
functions as carried out by Boards, Committees, working parties,
groups and offices as may be required or approved from time to time
by the Head of School.

• Support the School to develop an environment which gives practical

effect to the obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• Assist the School to develop and strengthen relationships with

professional and stakeholder communities as appropriate.
University & School • Act to minimise threats to health and safety and that of staff and
Responsibilities students.

• Observe University policy and codes of practice in all teaching,

research, community service and administrative practices.

• Contribute to the development of a School environment that values

teamwork, cooperation and collegiality.

• Contribute to the development of a School environment by living the

School’s mission, vision and values.

• Contribute to the administration of the School.
• Take responsibility for professional self-improvement and

development. Undertake professional development activities as
required or approved, which are relevant to the position, particularly
teaching and learning development in line with the School’s
Guidelines for Academic Staff.

• Undertake training in Higher Education Teaching and Learning.
• Other reasonable duties as specified by the Head of School.

Specific accountabilities • Assist with delivery of practical classes and tutorials where required
or requested.

• Prepare and present online learning resources, lectures, laboratory

sessions, seminars, tutorials and assessments for Bachelor of Veterinary Science students.

• Contribute to staff training and development in outcomes-based

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• Actively contribute to the development of a competency-based

curriculum for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme. Communication • Clear, confident communicator and presenter.
Essential • Conducts discussions in a respectful manner, which are sincere and
fully expressed.

• Collaborates in a complex, multi-campus environment and works

cooperatively across disciplines.

• Practices effective and appropriate communication and relationship

building with academic staff, professional staff, and students.
Time Management • Effectively manages time including timely compliance with
Essential administration requirements and university deadlines.
Research • Supervises research projects effectively.
Essential • Able to develop and implement a research programme and/or
research projects and to manage research projects effectively.

• Competence in developing successful research grant applications and

implementing projects that meet the goals and aspirations of the
School and the University in relation to Performance Based Research
Funds (PBRF) requirements. Teaching • Proven skills in teaching and assessment at both undergraduate and
postgraduate levels, and internally and at a distance.
Admin/IT • Proficient and/or willing to learn and adapt to in-house computing
Essential systems.
Collegiality • Willingness to assist with necessary functions of the university and
Essential contribute to school processes.

• Competence in working with people from a diverse range of

backgrounds and at all levels of an organisation. Personal attributes • Displays enthusiasm and takes initiative and responsibility.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications: • A veterinary degree (BVSc or equivalent) is essential - preferably
registerable with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.

• Teaching qualifications would be an advantage.

• Postgraduate qualifications or training in a preclinical or clinical

veterinary discipline would be an advantage. Experience: • A successful track record of tertiary teaching in a veterinary
programme is highly desirable.
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• Experience with outcomes-based learning and assessment is highly

desirable.

• Clinical experience working as a veterinarian is highly desirable.

• Experience with staff training and development is preferred.

• Experience with development of effective online learning resources,

and innovative learning and assessment methods is highly desirable.

• Experience with education-based research is preferred.

Pre-employment checks
Essential • Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.

• Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)

Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.

• Check registration with Veterinary Council of New Zealand.

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