Lecturer/senior Lecturer: Poultry Health and Production

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

DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER: POULTRY 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 of Production Animal Studies seeks an experienced veterinarian to join our dynamic team tasked with enhancing animal production and welfare, ruminant health, community and environmental health.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Clinical and flock health services around surrounding communities including providing expert services for various poultry operations.
- Postgraduate training including recruitment of PG students and supervision thereof;
- 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;
- A minimum of three years of veterinary clinical experience predominantly in poultry health and production; 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 Poultry Health (e.g. MMedVet Aves);
- Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Poultry Health Specialist;
- Over Five years of veterinary clinical experience with at least two years’ experience in Poultry industry; and
- At least one full peer reviewed paper in an accredited scientific journal as senior or co-author.

Or
- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration with the SAVC as a Veterinarian;
- MSc degree with particular focus on Poultry aspects;
- Over Seven years of veterinary clinical experience with at least Five years’ experience in predominantly Poultry industry post acquiring a Master’s degree; and
- At least five research-based full papers in an accredited scientific journal as senior author and/or co-author.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work;
- Skills in herd or population level problem investigation, management interventions and consultation;
- 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, e.g. software;
- Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience; and
- Involvement in 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); and
- A self-evaluation that must address each of the numbered minimum requirements and required competencies above.

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

CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2025

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._