Lecturer / Senior Lecturer: Veterinary Anaesthesiology (One post) - Faculty of Veterinary Science

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER: VETERINARY ANAESTHESIOLOGY (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:

• Didactic and clinical/experiential training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in the Veterinary Anaesthesiology 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, including a 24-hour service in the OVAH Clinic;
• Community engagement activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification;
• Masters or equivalent postgraduate degree in the field of Veterinary Anaesthesiology;
• Registration as a veterinarian with the SAVC, or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment;
• Completion of a Veterinary Anaesthesiology residency (eligible to sit specialisation examination);
• Three years’ veterinary experience including acknowledged clinical experience in  veterinary anaesthesiology during the last two years;
• At least one peer reviewed publication as first author or senior author;
• Acknowledged clinical knowledge in Veterinary Anaesthesiology.

Senior Lecturer (same as for Lecturer, plus):

• A MMedVet or European / American / Australian Board Certified Specialist Veterinary  Anaesthesiology or a PhD in a relevant field;
• Four years’ general veterinary anaesthesiology experience;
• At least two peer reviewed publications as first or senior author;
• Commitment to further academic development;
• Subject knowledge Veterinary Anaesthesiology.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet);
• Out of hours availability.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Teaching experience appropriate to the tertiary environment;
• Commitment to further academic development.

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. The self-evaluation must address each minimum requirement (points 1-7 OR 1-5) and required competencies (points 1 – 4). Applications that do not include these in the evaluation may be rejected.

CLOSING DATE: 31 December 2016

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

ENQUIRIES:  Prof TB Dzikiti, Tel: (012)5298285

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­28 February 2017, 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.