Lecturer/senior Lecturer: Community Engagement

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in community engagement aspects;
- Guiding other academics in the integration of community engagement activities in their respective modules;
- Synchronizing curricular community engagement activities and projects in the faculties in order to ensure integrated contact with the community;
- Promoting best practices in teaching, learning, evaluation, monitoring and assessment of programmes that involve community engagement;
- Working with and in communities in collaboration with the academics and partners using a community development paradigm;
- Representing the Faculty at the university committees on community engagement aspects.
- Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
- Research and publication in scientific journals;
- Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department; and
- Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
**Lecturer**:

- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Must be registered for MSc degree in veterinary science 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 (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;
- A Master’s degree in any veterinary field;
- Registration with a relevant professional body e.g. SAVC;
- Five years’ veterinary experience with two years’ teaching experience at undergraduate levels;
- Evidence of involvement in curricular community engagement in higher education;
- National standing as a developer and evidence in networking with relevant industry stakeholders and involvement in policy development at national and provincial level; and
- At least five full peer reviewed papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as senior author.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work and participatory approach;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Project management skills;
- Negotiation skills;
- In-depth knowledge of community development theories and practices;
- 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:

- Exposure to research in an appropriate field.
- PhD in veterinary-related programmes;
- Preference will be given to rated scientists;
- Experience in postgraduate training and successful completion of supervision of Masters students
- Proven ability to develop and lead world-class research activities that attract talented regional and international students and researchers; and
- Academic managerial and administrative experience.

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 proof of registration;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Self-evaluation.

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

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2023

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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