Lecturer / Senior Lecturer: Small Animal Medicine (One post) - Department of Companion Animal Clini

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 where appropriate;
• Research and publication in scientific journals;
• Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
• Community engagement;
• Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer:

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification;
• A Master's or equivalent postgraduate degree at the time of appointment or registered  for an MSc or MMedVEt to be completed within one year of appointment;
• Registration with the SAVC at the time of appointment or eligibility for registration within a reasonable time;
• Demonstrable interest in research;
• Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development;
• Participation in extracurricular academic activities or events;
• Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the lecturer level;
• Demonstrate strong potential to become an established specialist researcher.

Senior Lecturer (Same as for Lecturer, plus):

• An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in the relevant field or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
• Four years' veterinary experience with three years' experience in predominantly Small Animal Medicine;
• At least two full peer reviewed papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as first or senior author.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competence in Small Animal Medicine;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain a PHD in reasonable time;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools, e.g. software;
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field.

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 and UMVUZO medical aid schemes 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 minimum requirements and required competencies above. Applications that do not include these in the evaluation may be rejected.

CLOSING DATE: 22 February 2019

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

ENQUIRIES: Ms Bernice Nyathela, Tel: (012) 529 8541

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­30 April 2019, 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.