Lecturer/senior Lecturer: Epidemiology and Ruminant Health

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

DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES

SECTION: EPIDEMIOLOGY

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RUMINANT HEALTH

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and experiential training in veterinary
epidemiology and related fields;
- Participation in the teaching and practical training of undergraduate veterinary and
veterinary nursing students in clinical medicine & herd/flock health and management
of production animal species
- Participation on a rotational basis in the provision of clinical and herd/flock health
services through the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding
community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
- Preparation, presentation and review of course materials;
- Active participation in departmental research programmes and development of new
research programmes;
- Service rendering to developing communities and continuing education programmes;
and
- Administrative and management tasks as delegated by the Head of Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
**Lecturer**:

- A BVSc or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration or eligible for registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Veterinarian;
- Registered for or committed to acquiring an M-degree within three years of appointment;
- A minimum of two years recent (within past ~10 years) veterinary clinical experience, including production animals, or one year internship in relevant field;
- Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio;
- Strong interest in research and potential to become an established researcher; and
- Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development.
- Added advantages and preferences:_
- A Masters degree in a relevant field.

**Senior Lecturer**:
In addition to the requirements for Lecturer:

- A Masters degree in epidemiology, production animal medicine, or a related field, and two or more peer-reviewed publications in accredited scientific journals;
- Registered for a PhD or committed to acquiring a PhD within three years of appointment; and
- Teaching experience at undergraduate level.
- Added advantages and preferences:_
- A PhD in a relevant field
- SAVC, ACVPM, ECVPH or equivalent registration as diplomate or specialist in veterinary epidemiology or production animal medicine.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Proven knowledge and competence in the field of veterinary epidemiology, with experience in the analysis and interpretation of animal health-related data;
- Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work;
- Good quantitative skills, with experience in the use of one or more statistical software programmes used in veterinary epidemiology;
- Research interest appropriate to the position;
- Good language, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
- Generic teaching competence such as communication and presentation, word-processing, spreadsheets and social networking skills;
- Critical thinking ability.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- Expertise in one or more specialised fields of epidemiology such as spatial analysis, disease modelling, risk analysis or animal health economics, evidenced by publications in scientific journals;
- Experience in in either beef or dairy herd health and production;
- Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
- Strong leadership, networking and grantsmanship skills.

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 and other professional registration;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); and
- Self-evaluation, addressing all the requirements specified in this advertisement.

CLOSING DATE: 14 July 2025
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