Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (Two posts) - Fa

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES

SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR IN VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (TWO POSTS)

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 candidates will actively participate in the following areas:

• Didactic and clinical / experiential training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in the Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Section;
• Departmental research and publications;
• Departmental and faculty administrative activities and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community;
• Community engagement activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Senior Lecturer:

• A BVSc / BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification; PLUS
• A MMedVet or European / American / Australian Board Certified Specialist Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging or a PhD in a diagnostic imaging field;
• Acknowledged clinical expertise;
• Registration as a veterinarian with the SAVC, or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment;
• Four years’ general Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging experience;
• At least one research paper as first author and another applicable paper.

Associate Professor (same as for Senior Lecturer, plus):

• A PhD in Diagnostic Imaging in addition to a specialist diagnostic imaging qualification;
• Six years’ post-specialisation experience, knowledge of and practical skills in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging;
• A significant portfolio of research outputs and evidence of participation in research and discipline forums;
• Postgraduate supervision up to doctorate level;
• Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Professor (same as for Associate Professor, plus):

• Eight years’ post-specialisation experience, knowledge of and practical skills in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging;
• International standing as researcher;
• Expert knowledge of Diagnostic Imaging;
• Supervision of postgraduate students and postgraduate student management;
• Working in collaborative research teams;
• A significant portfolio of research outputs and evidence of participation in international research and discipline forums;
• A significant track record of original research, including primary and co-authorships of scientific papers, technical reports and policy documents;
• Previous successful grant applications;
• Scientific peer reviews;
• Research student supervision experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

For all levels:

• Commitment to further academic development;
• Subject knowledge Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet);
• Good presentation skills;
• Competence in academic administration.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Involvement in professional activities where appropriate.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

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);
• Self-evaluation.

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2016

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:  Prof R Kiberger, Tel: (012) 5298270

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­31 October 2016, 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.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.