Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor: Clinical Pathology - Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

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 Clinical Pathology; 
• Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, the 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; and
• Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Senior Lecturer:

• BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• MMedVet-degree in Veterinary Clinical Pathology and/or equivalent specialty board certification;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
• Four years’ veterinary experience with three years’ experience in predominantly Veterinary Clinical Pathology; and
• At least two full peer-reviewed papers in ISI-accredited scientific journals as first or senior author.

Associate Professor:

• BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• MMedVet-degree in Veterinary Clinical Pathology and/or equivalent specialty board certification;
• PhD in a relevant area or in the process of completion of a PhD;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology or eligibility for immediate registration;
• Five years’ veterinary experience of practicing as a Specialist in Clinical Pathology;
• At least five full peer-reviewed papers in ISI-accredited scientific journals as senior author or co-author;
• Evidence of participation in research and discipline forums; and
• Postgraduate supervision.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

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