Lecturer: Reproduction

UP Posting - Academic:

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES

LECTURER:

REPRODUCTION
(ONE POST)

• 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._

The Department seeks an experienced veterinarian to join a team that focuses on reproduction and welfare of domestic and wildlife species, community and environmental health.

This person will focus on the teaching, clinical service and research in fields related to veterinary reproduction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in reproductive health in the different species;
• Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital including participation in a 24hour service;
• Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
• Research and publication in scientific journals;
• Engagement with owners, breeders, farmers and relevant industry stakeholders;
• Community engagement;
• 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;
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) or registrable within a reasonable time;
• Must be registered or willing to register in 2024 for Masters programme
• MMedVet degree (Gyn) or MSc veterinary science (if the latter then with a relevant reproduction focus), and be able to graduate in reasonable time;
• A minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience predominantly in reproduction aspects (case log required); and
• Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development.

Or

• A Bachelor's degree (BVet Nursing or BSc) degree or equivalent professional veterinary nurse qualification;
• Registration as a Veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC);
• MSc degree with particular focus on companion or production reproduction aspects;
• Minimum of five years of veterinary nursing clinical experience (case log required); and
• 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 in veterinary clinical work with an emphasis on reproduction aspects;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, wordprocessing and spreadsheet software.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience with relevant specialised procedures, techniques and tools, e.g. assisted reproduction technologies such as gamete cryopreservation;
• Prior experience of, or intention to develop a focus for supporting clinical and research aspects of an IVF program;
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience; and
• 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.

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualificationsand SAVC registration;
• Evidence of experience in the form of case logs; and

NB:
Applications that do not include these documents will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE:
26 May 2024

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

• The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
• The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._

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