Lecturer/senior Lecturer: Porcine Health and

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Posting - Academic**:
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER: PORCINE HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

(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 our dynamic team tasked with enhancing porcine health management. This person will focus on the teaching, providing services and research in porcine health and production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students (**including special emphasis** **on porcine health and production**);
- Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
- 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;
- Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Lecturer:

- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Must be registered or willing to register in 2024 for Masters programme - MSc in veterinary science (relevant production animal focus) or MMedVet degree in Porcine health and production, and be able to graduate in reasonable time;
- Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Veterinarian;
- A minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience predominantly in porcine health and production aspects (case log required); and
- Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development

Senior Lecturer:

- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification in Porcine Health and Production;
- Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
- Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly Porcine Health and Production aspects (case log); and
- _At least two full peer-reviewed paper in an accredited scientific journal as author or co-author._

Or
- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- MSc degree with particular focus on production animals;
- Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
- Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly Porcine Health and Production aspects (case log) post acquiring a Master’s degree;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work with an emphasis on porcine health and production 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, 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.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications and SAVC registration;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
- A self-evaluation that must address each of the minimum requirements and required competencies above;
- A case log of 100 recent production animal cases.

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

CLOSING DATE: 5 May 2024

ENQUIRIES:

- 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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