Jobs at UP – Senior Lecturer: Veterinary Anaesthesiology

Job Description:

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.

Job 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 Veterinary Anaesthesiology;
• 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.

Job Requirements:

• A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• A MMedVet-degree in Veterinary Anaesthesiology and/or equivalent specialty board certification;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesiology or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
• Four years’ veterinary experience with three years’ experience in predominantly Veterinary Anaesthesiology; and
• At least two full peer reviewed papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as first or senior author.
• Proven knowledge and competence in Veterinary Anaesthesiology;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the relevant teaching level;
• Where applicable, commitment to obtain a PhD in reasonable time (senior lecturer & associate professor);
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Experience with relevant specialised procedures and techniques in Veterinary Anaesthesiology;
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience; and
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field.

Job Details:

Company: University of Pretoria

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Pretoria

Application Deadline: N/A

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