Senior Lecturer/associate Professor/professor and

3 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

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

DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES

PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / SENIOR LECTURER AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (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 Faculty of Veterinary Science, as the only faculty of its kind in the country, has a unique responsibility in training all veterinarians and veterinary nurses as well as conducting relevant and high impact research. The Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, is one of five Departments and responsible for teaching, service rendering and research in the disciplines of Anaesthesiology, Clinical Pathology, Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, Equine Medicine & Surgery, and Small Animal Medicine & Surgery. The Faculty is therefore seeking a dynamic leader for a permanent appointment on Senior Lecturer, or Associate Professor or Professor level and a four year term as Head of the Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- The strategic and operational management of the Department;
- Planning and managing the academic, research and clinical programmes of the Department, including the training of veterinary specialist residents;
- Promoting academic excellence in teaching and research;
- Recruiting and managing staff of the Department and promoting their continuous development;
- Managing the Department’s budget and raising funds for departmental activities;
- Aligning the vision and programme of the Department with the broader vision of the Faculty and the University;
- Providing and/or facilitating mentorship of young academics in the Department;
- Offering leadership in transformation initiatives;
- The clinical services rendered by the clinicians and specialist in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including a 24-hour service in conjunction with the Director of the hospital.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
**Senior Lecturer**
- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification appropriate to the disciplines within the Department;
- Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
- At least two full peer-reviewed paper in an accredited scientific journal as author or co-author;
- Experience with student supervision (clinical and academic);
- At least 5 years significant experience in managing staff; and
- Appropriate vision for the Department.

**Associate Professor**
- A veterinary degree and registration with the SAVC or eligibility to register;
- An appropriate MMedVet-degree and/or equivalent specialty board certification appropriate to the disciplines within the Department;
- Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
- Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- At least five full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author or co-author in the last five years;
- High-profile in the veterinary profession on national level;
- Substantial and demonstrable experience in managing academic, and/or technical support staff;
- Recognised academic status as a researcher, through publications and post-graduate student supervision; and
- Appropriate vision for the Department.

**Professor**
- A veterinary degree and registration with the SAVC or eligibility to register;
- A PhD appropriate to the disciplines within the Department or Registration with the South African Veterinary Council as a specialist or eligibility to register with the Council as a specialist or international board certification in a discipline within the department.;
- High-profile in the veterinary profession on national and international level;
- Recognised academic status in the field through outstanding research, a strong publication record and post-graduate student supervision and experience in grantsmanship;
- Substantial and demonstrable experience in managing academic, research and technical support staff; and
- Appropriate vision for the Department.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication and negotiation skills; and
- Experience in high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholder and professional bodies.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- National Research Foundation (NRF) rating as a research scientist.

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 medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV (preferably in UP-format)
- Certified copies of qualifications and SAVC registration and applicable Board certification;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
- Self



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