Lecturer/senior Lecturer/associate Professor: Small

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

DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: SMALL STOCK FLOCK HEALTH (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 small stock/flock health management. This person will focus on the teaching, providing services and research in Flock health.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students (including special emphasis on small stock/flock health management);
- 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; and
- Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Lecturer:

- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Veterinarian;
- Must be registered or willing to register in 2024 for Masters programme - MMedVet degree in Small stock flock health or MSc veterinary science (if the latter then with a relevant production animal focus), and be able to graduate in reasonable time;
- Clinical experience predominantly in Ruminant medicine and Flock health aspects; 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 Ruminant medicine particularly in Small stock field;
- Registration with the SAVC as a specialist;
- Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly Ruminant medicine and Flock health aspects; and
- At least two full research paper of which one can be a case report in an accredited scientific journal as senior author (NB: Case study involves the descriptive outcome or one of more clinical cases; and
- Teaching experience is recommended.

**Or**
- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- MSc degree with particular focus on production animal aspects;
- Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
- Minimum of five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least three years’ experience in predominantly Ruminant medicine and Flock health aspects post acquiring a Master’s degree;
- Teaching experience is recommended.

Associate Professor:

- A BVSc
- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- An MMedVet (Ruminant Medicine and Flock Health)-degree or equivalent specialty board certification currently registered or registerable with the SAVC;
- Five years of veterinary clinical experience as a specialist in Flock health management;
- Teaching experience at undergraduate and post graduate level;
**Or**
- A BVSc
- or BVMCh-degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- MSc degree and a PhD with particular focus on production animals. In exceptional cases: MSc with significant professional recognition (supported by both national and international peer reviews);
- Registered or registerable with the SAVC;
- At least seven years of veterinary clinical experience as a specialist in Flock health management;
- Ten or more research-based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and/or co-author, with five of these publications being in the last three years; and
- Teaching experience at undergraduate and post graduate level;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work with an emphasis on ruminant herd health 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.

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

CLOSING DATE: 15 October 2024

ENQUIRIES:

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