- Teach and provide practical training to undergraduate and postgraduate students in veterinary and veterinary nursing fields, with a focus on small stock/flock health management;
- Provide clinical and herd/flock health services through the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community, and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
- Supervise postgraduate students and participate in research and publication in scientific journals;
- Network with relevant industry stakeholders and engage with the community through student activities;
- Perform administrative duties as delegated by the Head of Department and maintain academic self-development.
- A Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Veterinarian;
- Must be registered or willing to register for a Masters programme in Small Stock Flock Health or a related field within a reasonable timeframe;
- A minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience in ruminant medicine and flock health aspects, with evidence of continued professional development;
- For Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor positions, additional requirements include an appropriate MMedVet degree, specialist board certification, and a PhD degree, respectively.
- Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work, particularly in ruminant herd health aspects;
- Research interest aligned with the position;
- Commitment to obtaining a PhD in a field related to ruminant/small stock flock health for candidates without a PhD;
- Excellent language and communication skills, as well as interpersonal and generic teaching competencies.
- Experience with specialized procedures, techniques, and tools related to small stock flock health;
- Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
- Exposure to research in relevant fields.
Senior Lecturer Pretoria - Moses Kotane Local Municipality - University of Pretoria
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Job Description
The University of Pretoria is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Small Stock Flock Health.
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Added Advantages
University Benefits
The University of Pretoria offers a competitive annual remuneration package, commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. The university also contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes.