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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer: Production Animal Medicine - Department of Production Animal Studies

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Mar 20, 2019

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UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER: PRODUCTION ANIMAL MEDICINE (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 Department seeks a veterinarian to join our dynamic team tasked with enhancing animal production and welfare, community and environmental health. This person will focus on clinical teaching and research in fields related to the health of domestic livestock species kept for production (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, camelids, ratites).

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 medicine, surgery and/or herd/flock health and management of production animal species;
  • 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:
  1. A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
  2. Must be registered and willing to complete MMedVet degree within three years;
  3. Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
  4. Three years' veterinary experience in predominantly ruminant practice;
  5. Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development;
  6. Participation in extracurricular academic activities or events;
  7. Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at lecturer level;
  8. Demonstrate strong potential to become an established researcher.


Senior Lecturer:
  1. An MMedVet degree and/or equivalent speciality board certification;
  2. Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in the relevant field or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
  3. Five years veterinary experience in predominantly ruminant practice;
  4. Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development;
  5. Participation in extracurricular academic activities or events;
  6. Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the senior lecturer level;
  7. Demonstrate strong potential to become an established researcher;
  8. At least one recent full peer reviewed papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as first or senior author.


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
  1. Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work;
  2. Skills in herd or population level problem investigation, management interventions and consultation;
  3. Research interest appropriate to the position;
  4. Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
  5. 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. hoof treatment in dairy cattle;
  • Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
  • Exposure to research in an appropriate field with at least two peer reviewed publications.

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.

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 above. Applications that do not include these in the evaluation may be rejected.

CLOSING DATE: 26 March 2019

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

ENQUIRIES: Ms Dorah Ntlwana, Tel: (012) 529 8501

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

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