Lecturer/senior Lecturer - Pretoria, South Africa - University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria
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Pretoria, South Africa

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Clinical and flock health services around surrounding communities including providing expert services for various poultry operations.
  • Postgraduate training including recruitment of postgraduate students and supervision thereof;
  • Research and publication in scientific journals;
  • Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
  • Community engagement participation and supporting student activities;
  • Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department; and
  • Academic selfdevelopment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer

  • A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
  • A Masters or equivalent postgraduate degree in Poultry Health at the time of appointment or registered for an MMedVet degree in Poultry Health (e.g. MMedVet Aves) to be completed within a reasonable time of appointment;
  • Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC);
  • Two years relevant experience;
  • Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio;
  • Strong interest in research and potential to become an established specialist researcher;
  • Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development.

Senior Lecturer:


  • A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
  • An appropriate MMedVetdegree and/or equivalent specialty board certification in Poultry Health (e.g. MMedVet Aves);
  • Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in a relevant field;
  • Five years of veterinary clinical experience;
  • At least one full peer reviewed paper in an accredited scientific journal as senior or coauthor.

Or

  • A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
  • Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
  • MSc degree with particular focus on Poultry aspects;
  • Five years' experience the poultry industry;
  • At least five full peer reviewed papers in accredited scientific journals as senior or coauthor.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Proven knowledge and competence relevant to the position;
  • Relevant research interest;
  • 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 with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools, e.g. software;
  • Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
  • Involvement in research in a relevant field.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium

  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
  • Selfevaluation.

CLOSING DATE:
5 March 2023


ENQUIRIES:
For enquiries relating to the post content: Dr Rebone Moerane

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