FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES
SENIOR LECTURER: SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE (ONE POST)
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:
- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in Small Animal Medicine;
- Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
- Postgraduate training and supervision;
- Research and publication in scientific journals;
- Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
- Community engagement;
- Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department; and
- Academic self-development.
- A BVSc- or BVMCh degree or an equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- A MMedVet degree in Small Animal Medicine and/or equivalent specialty board certification;
- Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in Small Animal Medicine or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
- At least two peer reviewed research papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as first author; and
- Four years veterinary experience with three years experience in predominantly Small Animal Medicine.
- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- MSc degree with particular focus on small animal medicine or equivalent;
- Registration/authorisation with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
- Five or more research-based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and/or co-author in the last five years. The research should be focused towards a particular subject area (e.g. specific disease or condition) and not be broad.
- Four years veterinary experience with three years experience in predominantly Small Animal Medicine.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES) :
- Proven knowledge and competence in Small Animal Medicine;
- Research interest appropriate to the position;
- Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the relevant teaching level;
- Commitment to obtain a PhD in a reasonable period of time;
- Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
- Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
- Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools, e.g. software;
- Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience; and
- Exposure to research in an appropriate field.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); and
- Self-evaluation which must address each of the minimum requirements and required competencies above. Applications that do not include these in the evaluation may be rejected.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Prof Johan Schoeman, Tel: (012) 529 8260; johan.schoeman@up.ac.za
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2024, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
