Lecturing jobs at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

• he successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:
• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in flock health and management of production animal species. The successful candidate will be expected to actively recruit additional small stock clientele to fulfil this mandate;
• 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; and
• Academic self-development.

Lecturer

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Must have MSc degree in ruminant health and production or veterinary science or, must be registered currently for MSc and able to graduate in 2020;
• Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
• Two years’ veterinary experience post CCS year in predominantly ruminant practice;
• Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development; and
• Participation in extracurricular academic activities or events.

Senior Lecturer

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification, OR a Masters in a relevant area with peer-reviewed research publications;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in a relevant field or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
• Five years’ veterinary experience with three years’ experience in predominantly ruminant practice; and
• At least one full peer reviewed paper in an ISI accredited scientific journal as senior author.

Associate Professor

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification and/or a PhD in a relevant area;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in a relevant field or eligibility for immediate registration;
• Five years’ veterinary experience of practicing as a Specialist with three years’ experience in predominantly ruminant practice; and
• At least five full peer reviewed papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as senior author or co-author.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work;
• Skills in herd or population level problem investigation, management interventions and consultation;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain a PHD in reasonable time;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.

Added Advantages And Preferences

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

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The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in herd/flock health and management of production animal species. The successful candidate will be expected to actively recruit additional beef and small stock clientele to fulfil this mandate;
• 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; and
• Academic self-development.
   

Lecturer
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Must have MSc degree in ruminant health and production or veterinary science or, must be registered currently for MSc and able to graduate in 2020;
• Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
• Two years’ veterinary experience post CCS year in predominantly ruminant practice;
• Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development; and
• Participation in extracurricular academic activities or events.
   

Senior Lecturer

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification, OR a Masters in a relevant area with peer-reviewed research publications;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in a relevant field or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
• Five years’ veterinary experience with three years’ experience in predominantly ruminant practice; and
• At least one full peer reviewed paper in an ISI accredited scientific journal as senior author.

Associate Professor

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification and/or a PhD in a relevant area;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in a relevant field or eligibility for immediate registration;
• Five years’ veterinary experience of practicing as a Specialist with three years’ experience in predominantly ruminant practice; and
• At least five full peer reviewed papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as senior author or co-author.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work;
• Skills in herd or population level problem investigation, management interventions and consultation;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain a PHD 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

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