Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor (One post) - Department of Paraclinical Sciences

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF PARACLINICAL SCIENCES

PATHOLOGY SECTION

SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (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:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and experiential training in Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology;
• Preparing, presenting and reviewing course material;
• Lectures, seminars and tutorials, evaluation of students, student support and participation in curriculum improvement and development ;
• Departmental research programmes;
• Diagnostic and biopsy duties on a rotational basis;
• Assisting with service rendering activities, including service rendering to developing communities and continuing education programmes;
• Administrative and management tasks as delegated by the Head of Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Senior Lecturer:

• MMedVet (Path) or an equivalent Veterinary Pathology qualification;
• Registration as a Specialist Veterinary Pathologist with the SAVC;
• Appropriate experience and knowledge in Diagnostic Veterinary Pathology;
• At least five articles in accredited scientific journals as first author or co-author;
• Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain further postgraduate qualification in reasonable time.

Associate Professor:

• MMedVet (Path) or an equivalent Veterinary Pathology Qualification;
• Doctoral degree (PhD);
• Registered as a Specialist Veterinary Pathologist with the SAVC;
• Appropriate experience and knowledge in Diagnostic Veterinary Pathology;
• Significant professional recognition;
• At least ten articles in accredited scientific journals as first author or co-author.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Appropriate language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentations, word processing and spreadsheet software.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Lecturing experience in Veterinary Pathology;
• Employment at an academic institution;
• At least five years’ pathology experience gained after specialist registration;
• Recognised research experience and/or an NRF-rating.

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 which must address each of the numbered minimum requirements and required competencies. Applications that do not include these in the evaluation may be rejected.

CLOSING DATE: 3 March 2017

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

ENQUIRIES: Prof C Botha, Tel: (012) 529 8023

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 May 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.