UP Posting - Academic
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES
SENIOR LECTURER: ANAESTHESIOLOGY
PEROMNES LEVEL 7
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.
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, Anaesthesiology Clinic and surrounding community, including participation in a 24-hour service;
Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
Research and publications 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:
A BVSc- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
An MMedVet-degree in Anaesthesiology and/or equivalent specialty board certification;
At least two full research papers of which one can be a case report in an accredited scientific journal as senior author;
Three years' general Anaesthesiology experience.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary Anaesthesiology;
Research interest appropriate to the position;
Commitment to obtain further postgraduate qualification 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 with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools;
Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
Exposure to research in an appropriate 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.
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za
In applying for this post, please attach:
A comprehensive CV;
Certified copies of qualifications and SAVC registration;
Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); and
Self-evaluation which must address each of the numbered minimum requirements and required competencies. Applications that do not include these in the evaluation may be rejected.
CLOSING DATE: 12 November 2024
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Prof Johan Schoeman, Tel: (012) 529 8095, or e-mail: ******.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.
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