Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Parasitology - Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in: 

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in parasitology including veterinary helminthology, molecular parasitology and bioinformatics as well as field work where applicable;
• 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; and 
• Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

LECTURER

• BVSc or an equivalent veterinary qualification;
• Experience in the diagnosis of parasitic infections in animals; and 
• Experience in management and treatment of parasitic diseases in animals.

SENIOR LECTURER

• BVSc or an equivalent veterinary qualification and a Masters degree with a focus in parasitology;
• Experience in the diagnosis of parasitic infections in animals; 
• Experience in management and treatment of parasitic diseases in animals; and 
• Five or more research-based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and/or co-author in the last five years, with the focus on parasitology.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): 

• Proven knowledge and competence in parasitology, including veterinary helminthology, molecular parasitology and bioinformatics;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Proven knowledge and competence in biostatistics;
• Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required as required for the teaching level;
• Where applicable, commitment to obtain a higher qualification in reasonable time;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word processing and spreadsheet software.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• PhD in Parasitology; 
• Registration with the SAVC;
• Tertiary teaching, supervision and mentoring experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level; and 
• Experience in parasitology laboratory diagnostics. 

CLOSING DATE: 22 March 2026