FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES
SENIOR LECTURER: EQUINE MEDICINE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidates will actively participate in the following areas:
- Didactic and clinical/experiential training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in the Equine Medicine Section;
- Departmental research and publications;
- Departmental and faculty administrative activities and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
- Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including a 24-hour service in the OVAH Clinic;
- Community engagement activities.
CLOSING DATE: 14 April 2017
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
To apply, please visit the University's website and follow the link: Careers@UP
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A BVSc or BVMCh degree or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- A MMedVet or European/American/Australian Board Certified Specialist in Veterinary Equine Medicine;
- Registration as a veterinarian with the SAVC, or eligibility for registration as a specialist within one year of appointment;
- Four years’ general experience in equine medicine;
- At least two peer reviewed publications as first or senior author;
- Commitment to further academic development.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet);
- Out of hours availability.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Teaching experience appropriate to the tertiary environment.
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.
