Professor / Associate Professor and Head of Department - Department of Companion Animal Clinical St

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES

PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (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.

The Faculty of Veterinary Science invites applications from persons complying with the relevant requirements for the position of Head of Department.

The Faculty, as the only faculty of its kind in the country, has a unique responsibility in training all veterinarians and veterinary nurses as well as conducting relevant and high impact research. The Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies is one of five departments and  responsible for teaching, service rendering and research in the disciplines of Anaesthesiology, Clinical Pathology, Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, Equine Medicine and Surgery, and Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. The Faculty is therefore seeking a dynamic leader for a permanent appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level and a four-year term as Head of the Department.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The strategic and operational management of the Department;
• Planning and managing the academic, research and clinical programmes of the Department, including the training of veterinary specialist residents;
• Promoting academic excellence in teaching and research;
• Recruiting and managing staff of the Department and promoting their continuous development;
• Managing the Department’s budget and raising funds for departmental activities;
• Aligning the vision and programme of the Department with the broader vision of the Faculty and the University;
• Providing and/or facilitating mentorship of young academics in the Department;
• Offering leadership in transformation initiatives;
• The clinical services rendered by the clinicians and specialist in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including a 24-hour service in conjunction with the Director of the hospital.

Minimum requirements

• A veterinary degree and registration with the SAVC or eligibility to register;
• A PhD appropriate to the disciplines within the Department; or Registration with the South African Veterinary Council as a specialist; or eligibility to register with the Council as a specialist; or international board certification in a discipline within the Department;
• High-profile in the veterinary profession on the national and international level;
• Recognised academic status in the field through outstanding research, a strong publication record and postgraduate student supervision;
• Substantial and demonstrable experience in managing academic, research and technical support staff;
• Appropriate vision for the Department;
• Experience in grantsmanship;
• Managerial experience at a tertiary, research or diagnostic institution.

Required Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Attributes) 

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication and negotiation skills;
• Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholder and professional bodies.

Added Advantages and Preferences

• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating as a research scientist.

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 through the link below 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);
• A self-evaluation by the candidate, addressing each of the minimum requirements, competencies and added advantages for the position;
• Your vision for the Department.

Candidates may be expected to make a 15 minute presentation to the Appointments Committee on their vision for the Department.

By applying, candidates agree to the appointment process as set out in the relevant UP policy document. This process can be accessed at http://www.up.ac.za/services/personnel/policies/w113E.doc.

Although candidates will be appointed permanently as Professor or Associate Professor, the headship is a fixed-term appointment of four years. Preference will be given to the incumbent for re-appointment for a second term.

CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2018

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

ENQUIRIES: Prof V Naidoo, Tel: (012) 529 8082

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 June 2018, 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.