Lecturer /Senior Lecturer: Pharmacology and Toxicology - Department of Paraclinical Sciences 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 
• Active participation in curriculum development/improvement;
• Active participation in departmental research programmes;
• Postgraduate training and supervision of master's and/or doctoral students;
• Research and publication in national and international scientific journals;
• Departmental and faculty administrative duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Academic self-development as appropriate to the individual’s academic career;
• Community engagement – participation and supporting student activities; and
• Active participation in departmental service rendering activities, including service rendering to developing communities and continuing education programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Lecturer: 

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification; 
• Registration (or registrable) as a Veterinarian with SAVC; 
• Demonstrate the potential to become a competent lecturer at the undergraduate level;
• Demonstrate strong potential to become an established researcher; and
• Registered for MMedVet or MSc and committed to acquiring the degree within two years of appointment. 

Senior Lecturer: 

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification; 
• Registration (or registrable) as a Veterinarian with the SAVC; 
• MSc in pharmacology or toxicology, or a related field; and
• Five or more ISI-accredited research-based full papers in accredited scientific journals as senior author and/or co- author; 

OR

• A BVSc or BVMCh degree or an equivalent veterinary qualification; 
• Registration (or registrable) as a Veterinarian with the SAVC; 
• MMedVet in pharmacology and toxicology;
• Two or more ISI-accredited research-based full papers in accredited scientific journals  as senior author and/or co- author; and or
• Registered for a PhD or committed to acquiring a PhD within a reasonable time; and
• Teaching experience at undergraduate level.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES FOR BOTH LEVELS (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competency in pharmacology and toxicology;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Candidates without an MSc or PhD: Commitment to obtain a further postgraduate qualification in a reasonable time;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; 
• Generic teaching competence such as communication and presentation, word-processing, spreadsheets and social networking skills; and
• Critical thinking ability.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A PhD in a relevant area;
• Experience in grantsmanship;
• Involvement in research projects; and
• Supervision and/or co-supervision of postgraduate students. 

CLOSING DATE:  4 March 2026